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"This is the perfect chance to meet some big players," Lulu said, clearly well-informed about the bidding gala. "No more talking—I need to find Mr. Warren first."Spotting Bruce in the crowd, Lulu shot a scornful glance at the visibly uneasy Yvette. Then, lifting her skirt daintily in a show of ladylike grace, she made her way toward Bruce.She had spent a small fortune on this lavish gown. Tonight, she was going to be the most dazzling woman in the room!"You nervous?" Noel asked, noticing Yvette's tension.Yvette nodded, then pointed toward a small group nearby."That's Victor Zephyr, the pharmaceutical tycoon of Chansear District. The people around him are all local pharma bosses. They say the Lloyd family's project up for bid is huge, so naturally, the competition is fierce."Her eyes darkened with discouragement.It was undeniable that compared to these powerful companies, the Quinton family's chances of standing out were slim to none."But how will we know unless we try?"

There was no contest.Compared to Yvette, Lulu's dancing looked like a clumsy monkey stumbling around."Damn it! She's stolen the spotlight again!"As the music faded, the spotlight stayed locked on Noel and Yvette. Noel held Yvette close at the waist as they finished the final step together.Thunderous applause filled the room."That was incredible!""It's the first time I've ever seen such beautiful dancing!"The crowd's admiration was impossible to miss.Caught up in the moment, Yvette blinked and suddenly realized hundreds of eyes were on her. Her cheeks flushed a soft pink."Y-You tricked me!"She gave Noel a mock glare, more playful than angry.He told her he had only taken two months of lessons up in the mountains. Yet here he was, performing a royal court dance flawlessly.Dances at this level were rare skills few could master.Clearly, Yvette didn't believe a word of Noel's nonsense.Ding!Suddenly, all the lights in the ballroom brightened.A middle-aged man i

"Don't worry, Grandpa," Lulu said confidently. "Mr. Warren has already promised me he'll ask his father to help with the Lloyd family deal. With the Warren family backing us, even the Lloyds will have to show some respect."Hearing that, Jacob finally relaxed a good deal.Lily grabbed Lulu's hand. "If you ask me, when it comes to granddaughters in the Quinton family, my daughter's got way more talent. You can really tell who's got the right stuff. Only a sharp, promising guy like Mr. Warren deserves to be part of the Quinton family."She looked over at Yvette's worried family, unable to stop bragging."Careful what you say," Noel said, swirling his glass of red wine, flashing a smile at the smug Lily. "Even if the Lloyd family wants to cooperate with the Quinton family, it's not necessarily because of your daughter."Lily's face flushed with anger. "Oh, please! You're just jealous. If the Lloyds don't pick my daughter, are you supposed to pick you, a country bumpkin?Before anyon

Smack!In front of everyone from the Quinton family, Selena raised her hand and slapped Lulu across the face."You brat, how dare you hit me?" Lulu's eyes widened, burning with fury.Jacob and Lily were equally furious."So what if I did?" Selena snapped, eyes blazing. "You're the one who should shut up! Remember this—Dr. Campbell is my friend, and you have no right to insult him!"Selena's voice was sharp and full of authority. When it came to temper, even ten Lulus couldn't hold a candle to the Lloyd family heiress.Without waiting for anyone's reaction, Selena turned and looked straight at Ethan. "Dad, I think we need to reconsider working with the Quinton family. I don't want to do business with people like this."The moment Selena spoke, the faces of everyone in the Quinton family, Lulu included, drained of color.Dad…?Hearing Selena call out to Ethan like that, even the dimmest among them had to piece together who she really was."Mr. Lloyd, this must be Selena, the

By the time they got back to Quinton Manor, the black sedan had vanished into the thick night.But that faint, lingering threat seemed to hang in the air around the house."Looks like we're not dealing with just one ambush," Noel said with a cold glint in his eyes as he glanced around Quinton Manor.Just from stepping out once, assassins had already infiltrated Quinton Manor. It was clear they had planned this long ago and obviously knew the family's every move."I drank too much tonight. I'm gonna shower and crash," Yvette said from the bedroom. "Same as always—I'll take the bed, you take the couch."She shot Noel a quick look, then shrugged off her jacket and disappeared into the bathroom.Soon, the sound of running water filled the room.Noel glanced over and noticed Yvette had forgotten to close the bathroom door. Through the curtain, he took in her perfectly curved silhouette.At that moment, a faint breeze whispered outside the bedroom balcony. It was barely audible, yet