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    Brenna had been chatting with Conroy for only a few minutes when Thiago walked over with Ellie and Patrick.


    Meanwhile, not far off, Gracie was mingling with three vice presidents from the Mitchell Group when Waldo soon joined them.


    Waldo appeared to be in high spirits, cheerfully sharing drinks with the vice presidents before turning his attention to Gracie.


    “Miss Wilson, you look as stunning as ever. I didn’t see you at the recent meetings. The partnership just isn’t the same without your presence,” he said.


    The vice presidents couldn’t help but feel the tension. Negotiations had been stalled, with Waldo’s side continually pushing things back and using the Mitchell Group ofcking sincerity.


    Now, for the first time, the trio began to understand why, realizing that Waldo might have taken a liking to Gracie.


    Henley, who managedmunications with Waldo, quietly said to Gracie, “Let’s try to keep Waldo in good spirits today. Negotiations with him have been at a standstill for a while now. Maybe you could have a few drinks with him? If anything feels off, please don’t hesitate to call us. We’ll be nearby.”


    Gracie was boiling inside. She loathed Waldo for his maniptive nature and selfish motives.


    But Rosie’s words echoed in her mind. If she wanted to win Ethan’s favor, she needed to prove her value first. Securing this deal with Waldo could shift Ethan’s perception of her.


    Pushing aside her disgust, Gracie made polite conversation and drank with Waldo, carefully maintaining a professional demeanor. Waldo quickly picked up on her more agreeable attitude and appeared satisfied.


    “That’s the spirit we need for coboration, Miss Wilson. If this project goes through, there’s a generous bonus waiting for you,” he said.


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    He casually draped an arm around her shoulder. “Come on, let me introduce you to a few entrepreneurs. It’ll help with future project discussions. Networking is key in this business. You’re still new here, and you don’t know many people. Plus, you’re too reserved. That could be a disadvantage. A woman aiming for sess in this arena needs to be more sociable.”


    Gracie managed a smile, though it was stiff. As much as she detested Waldo, she knew his words held some truth. She always appeared aloof, carrying herself with the pride of being the daughter of the powerful Wilson family, often looking down on others.


    She had always disdained currying favor with people.<fn922d> Get full chapters from FιndＮovel</fn922d>


    But after facing repeated setbacks and failing to achieve anything concrete, she realized she had no choice but to face reality.


    “You are right, Mr. Chapman,” she admitted, deciding to take Rosie’s advice to heart. Her priority now was to secure a major project, prove her worth within thepany, and think about other things afterward. She needed both financial resources and real influence.


    True to his word, Waldo introduced Gracie to several key figures in the industry. She exchanged pleasantries with them, shared a few drinks, and allowed him to guide theworking process.


    Though she had consumed a fair amount of alcohol, her past social experiences had built up her tolerance.


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