Chapter 172 Confrontation at the Conference
Chapter 172 Confrontation at the Conference
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On the day of the Investor Conference, Winona was surrounded by so many people that anyone who didn’t know better might have thought the whole event belonged to her family.
But she wasn’t the only star of the show. Erin, as always, drew just as much attention.
In Tracy’s memory, no matter where Erin went, she was always the center of the room.
She carried herself like she was born to y the lead role, glowing with an aura that pulled everyone’s eyes toward her.
Tracy and Ronald arrivedte and kept to themselves, so no one noticed them slipping in.
Tracy’s n was simple: stay out of sight until the right moment, then deliver Winona a gift she wouldn’t forget.
But before she could move away from the crowd, Erin spotted her. “Tracy? It really is you! I thought I was seeing things.”
Erin’s voice rose with cheerful surprise, loud enough to draw the attention of the people around them.
And just like that, Winona heard it too.
Her smile froze the moment her eyesnded on Tracy, shifting instantly into open suspicion and dislike.
Ever since Erin’s birthday party, Winona had been on edge, terrified that Tracy would use the dirt she had on her to get revenge.
Back then, Tracy had cornered her and made threats, leaving her furious but too cautious to fight back.
That night at the party, Winona hadn’t acted out of bravery. She was jealous of how Erin still spoke about Tracy with care, even offering to share her gift with her.
Winona would rather smash her presents to pieces than hand them over to Tracy.
So when Erin hadughed and said, “I really admire how bold you are, Winona. Even if I had the idea, I’d never have the courage to go through with it,” Winona had foolishly taken the bait and volunteered to act for her.
Looking back, she regretted it bitterly, wishing she could p herself for being so reckless. Ever since, she had dreaded the day Tracy might take revenge.
Now, seeing Tracy walk into the Investor Conference, she grew worried.
Today was a crucial day for the Millers.
Winona’s nerves were stretched thin, terrified that Tracy would find some way to ruin everything. Then Erin’s sweet voice rang out, loud enough for everyone nearby to hear. “Tracy, if you wanted toe to the Investor Conference, why didn’t youe with us? Invitations like this are so rare. How did you even get
one?”
Her face showed nothing but innocent curiosity, but her words revealed two sharp points.
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Chapter 172 Confrontation at the Conference
First, Tracy hadn’te with the Jackmans.
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Second, invitations to this conference were nearly impossible to get-so how had Tracy gotten in at all?
The moment those wordsnded, Winona seemed to wake up. She hurried forward and asked, “Tracy, this conference is hosted by the Renaults. Ordinary people can’t just walk in here. If you didn’t get an invitation, how did you sneak inside?”
Tracy frowned. With all those people crowding around Erin, how had she managed to spot her so quickly?
She had no intention of wasting energy on either of them, but now everyone’s eyes were on her. For the sake of her bigger n, she had no choice but to answer.
But she didn’t answer their question. Instead, she shot back, “You’re not even part of the Renaults. Why are you so worked up about it? You’re just the helper.”
Ronald had been about to speak, ready to jump in, but the moment he heard Tracy’s sharpeback, he swallowed his words.
He knew how much Tracy hated being in the spotlight. Whenever people ganged up on her, her first instinct was always to shrink back. Especially with the Jackmans, she was used to being pushed around and bullied.
So when he saw Erin and Winona teaming up again, his first reaction was to step in and fight back for her. But to his surprise, Tracy had already handled it herself.
She wasn’t the same as before.
Ronald pulled his words back, a sweet smile spreading across his face.
He looked like a guy at the movies, ready to sit back with popcorn and enjoy the show.
Winona, on the other hand, was stunned.
Every time she’d stood at Erin’s side, mocking Tracy with sly jabs and cruel remarks, Tracy had only cried or fumed helplessly. That had always given Winona such a rush of satisfaction.
She had nearly forgotten that, back then, Tracy never pulled her punches when she fought back.
As Winona froze, staring at her in silence, a flicker of shadow passed through Erin’s eyes.
She quickly covered it with a smile and said, “Tracy, since you’re here, you must know this conference was arranged by the Renaults and handed over to the Millers to host,” she said sweetly.
“At first, the Renaults were considering several other cities. Cloudville wasn’t even their first choice. But out of respect for the Millers, they chose to hold it here.
“Since you’re here, you should’ve done a little homework before you came. Everyone here is an important guest. It’d be a real shame if you identally offended the wrong person.”
Her tone carried the weight of mockery disguised as advice.
Yet the crowd around them, blind as ever, failed to hear it. Instead, they nodded and praised her for being so kindhearted.
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