Chapter 2300


    At that very moment, the couple’s radiance illuminated the entire ce, making it even more dazzling.


    “Mr. and Mrs. Johnston!”


    Some familiar people approached and started chatting with Jared.


    Gradually, others also gathered around, surrounding Jared and Nicole in the middle.


    After listening to their small talk, which was mostly about business matters, Nicole gestured to Jared


    and quietly excused herself from the crowd.


    She let out a sigh of relief once she stepped out. She looked around the venue. However, she did not


    see anyone she knew, so she found a quiet spot and sat down.


    The charity banquet was attended by celebrities from all walks of life in San Joto. But since it was still


    early, everyone was mingling freely. Nicole, on the other hand, did not feel like engaging in


    conversation with anyone and wanted to sit quietly by herself, waiting for Jared to join herter.


    Suddenly, a shadow loomed over her. Nicole’s eyebrows furrowed as she raised her head to see who it


    was.


    “Leo!” she eximed in surprise. “You’re here for the event too?”


    “Yes, I received an invitation,” Lawrence replied. He smiled as he sat beside Nicole.


    Curious, she asked, “Alone?”


    “Ian went to park the car,” Lawrence replied nonchntly.


    For some reason, Nicole felt unsure why, but there seemed to be a bit of tension between them.


    She suddenly recalled the ount she saw on the Huntersst night. She hesitated and frowned in


    confusion but decided not to ask about it.


    Lawrence began chatting with her, his smile carrying a hint of yfulness. “All alone here, huh? I


    suppose you don’t enjoy such lively events?”


    “Probably because I don’t really know anyone here,” Nicole replied, not thinking too much about it.


    She just did not want to talk to anyone since she was not acquainted with them. She did not even want


    to talk about work matters with those she had business rtions with. It was better to sit quietly by


    herself.


    “Same here. Guess I’ll just stick with someone I know.” Lawrence looked like he was going to stay for a


    while.


    Nicole could not help but smile defeatedly. “You don’t have to keep mepany. It’s kind of necessary


    to socialize today.”


    She noticed that everyone was trying to get close to the people they wanted something from. Even if


    they could not discuss business projects today, building rtionships now would only make things go


    smoother in the future.


    Lawrence did not seem to care and replied, “It’s alright. Since it’s a charity banquet, there’s no harm in


    focusing on doing good.”


    As they chatted, Lawrence’s gentle demeanor attracted some curious nces from others.


    Nicole narrowed her eyes as she sensed their impure gazes. After all, where there were people, there


    would be gossip.


    “It’s about time. Let’s go to our seats.” Nicole figured that it was better to maintain a certain distance


    from Lawrence at this moment.


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    As Jared’s wife, it would be strange if she chatted with others and not with Jared.


    Seeing Nicole stand up, Lawrence understood her intentions and could onlyply with her decision.


    As they were about to move toward their seats, Nicole’s eyes widened slightly as they met two people


    coming their way.


    It was Snow. So naturally, the person beside her must be Harvey.


    Nicole nced at Harvey discreetly. He was indeed the wealthy and handsome man who captivated


    Snow. But unfortunately, his heart was dark, and his good looks were meaningless.