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I hadn’t attended the triennial business forum and gala for several years, but this time the organizers heard about my return and personally invited
- me.
I thought it would be nice to get out and clear my head, so I agreed.
When I arrived at the venue, the prime seat had already been prepared for
- me.
“Ms. Harrell, in previous galas, this seat was always occupied by the Caldwell family. Mr. Caldwell would sit here using your name every time, and we didn’t feel comfortable asking him to leave.”
Several business moguls nearby smiled. “Actually, with the Caldwell family’s small business status, they’re not even qualified to sit here.”
As they spoke, raising their wine glasses, they were really testing what my relationship with the Caldwell family was now.
But I didn’t want to discuss anything related to the Caldwell family at this
moment.
So I just smiled slightly and said nothing.
The gala was about to begin.
I slowly sat down, with my professional bodyguards stationed around me.
Just as I was wondering if Alex would have the nerve to show up at the gala, I heard a familiar voice nearby.
“Victoria, why are you sitting in the Caldwell family’s seat?”
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Elena wore a flashy evening gown, looking radiant as she held Alex Caldwell’s hand, glaring at me.
I couldn’t even be bothered to stand up.
Elena immediately got worked up and turned to call security.
The gala host and security came over, looking at Elena with confusion.
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Elena pointed at my seat. “Look carefully, this is the Caldwell family’s seat. Aren’t your business galas supposed to be formal and professional? How can you let an outsider sit in the Caldwell family’s seat?”
The gala host couldn’t help but show a hint of a mocking smile.
But being a seasoned host in the business circle with high emotional intelligence, he tactfully reminded her, “Miss, all seats are reserved in advance. This is the most prestigious position at this forum, so we sent Ms. Harrell the invitation a week ago. I think perhaps you’re mistaken…”
Elena had spent years abroad, wasting time for too long, and didn’t understand the etiquette of domestic business circles.
She listened impatiently and actually reached out to tear off the nameplate from my seat.
Turning around, she shouted loudly, “What do you mean I’m mistaken? Obviously, this woman is fraudulently using the Caldwell family’s name. You need to investigate this immediately.”
The gala organizers also appeared, frowning at this scene.
Elena was still directing the security to kick me out.
The organizer stopped the security and looked at Elena with displeasure. “Why don’t you show us your invitation first? Every invitation has a seat number on it.”
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“Fine, you wait!”
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Elena tugged at Alex, who had been standing there dazed. “Honey, take
out the invitation and show them.”
Now she’s calling him honey?
Alex kept his head down, rubbing his hands together, his face getting
redder and redder.
“Honey, hurry up and take it out!” Elena was getting anxious.
Alex replied dryly, “I don’t have an invitation.”
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