Chapter 35

Mandy suddenly had an idea. "Maybe she slipped in?"

Noel realized with a start—it was certainly a possibility.

Before the two of them could react, they saw Kyle heading straight toward Cordy.

As for Cordy, she felt countless stares at her as she entered the banquet hall, but she remained calm and composed… until she saw Kyle.

"What are you doing here?" he asked quietly.

"I don't think you have a right to ask that," Cordy asked. "This event is organized by the Levines, not your family."

"The Sachs didn't bring you here, and Starstream Group would never receive an invitation. How did you get in?"

"So, you're doubting me?"

"It's embarrassing if you're caught sneaking into a private banquet, Cordy!" Kyle snapped viciously.

Cordy was scowling from his harsh words, when he suddenly gave in and made a kind look. "Whatever—just stay with me, and I'll tell anyone who asked that I brought you in. To the public, we're still in a relationship, after all."

As he spoke, he reached out to t