<b>In </b>that moment, it felt like the entire world had turned its back on Tessa.
No one cared how <b>she </b>was doing–everyone was too busy celebrating Aurora’s sess <b>in </b>securing the deal.
After all, this was a high–profile international client.
In everyone’s eyes, <b>this </b><b>was </b><b>a </b><b>monumental </b><b>achievement</b>.
Julian saw the disheveled state <b>Tessa </b><b>was </b>in but made no move to help her up.
With so many eyes on them, the only person he could see was the radiant Aurora.
Under the spotlight, Aurora and John stood shaking hands.
From this point on, Walton Corporation was officially stepping into the global arena, opening the doors to an entirely
new world.
Julian’s eyes were fixed on the glittering figure on stage, <b>while </b>Tessa, with <b>her </b>messy hair and pitiful look, seemed increasingly
unhinged inparison.
He <b>had </b>intended to slip away quietly, but unfortunately, Tessa spotted him.
“Julian, take me to the hospital,” she said <b>weakly</b>.
Julian shut his eyes, pretending not to hear.
Seeing that, Tessa’s rage boiled over.
<i>They </i>w
They were engaged–what the hell was Julian doing?
“Julian Hayes, where are you going?” she suddenly shouted.
The entire room turned to look at him.
Now, even if he wanted to leave, there was no way he could.
At that moment, Julian looked as if all his strength and pride had drained from him.
Watching it unfold, Aurora could barely hold back augh.
Even if she didn’t want to provoke Tessa, <b>she </b>would stille after her.
She truly had no sense of decency.
Backing down again and <b>again </b>would only make Tessa think Aurora were afraid.
That was why <b>Tessa </b>kept pushing
After the <b>event</b>, John asked, “Do <b>you </b>know that woman from the banquet?”
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“I do. She’s my older sister<b>.</b>”
Aurora’s lips curved into a bitter smile.
Who would believe something like that?
Her own sister hated her to this extent, to the point of being unable to stomach thepany’s sess?
Hearing this, John immediately felt even more reassured about his decision to work with Aurora.
After all, her only enemy was an envious sister, not much of <b>a </b>threat.
He became even more confident about the partnership.
“Alright, I understand,” <b>John </b>said, reaching out his hand. “Miss Walton, it’s a pleasure working with you. I look forward to an even better future together.”
Aurora lifted her red lips and gave him a smile that could light up a room. “No need to be so formal, Mr. John. I’m sorry you witness that <b>mess </b><b>today</b>.
had to
“But I’m also looking forward to our partnership. May we <b>have </b>a smooth coboration.”
Absolutely.” John had full <b>confidence </b><b>in </b>Aurora–he trusted his judgment.
“I believe in you. And even <b>more</b>, I believe in myself.”
Aurora caught the meaning in his words.
They exchanged a knowing smile, bothpletely ignoring the foolish Tessa.
To them, she was nothing but a passing interruption.
John <b>had </b>already moved on from the earlier incident.
Neither of them mentioned it again.
The banquet came to a smooth <b>end</b><b>. </b>
That evening, everyone in Ravenshore had heard that Aurora signed a major international client.
Now, whenever her name came up in conversation, it was met with nothing but praise.
Hearing all thosepliments brought a sense offort to Aurora’s heart.
Who didn’t enjoy being admired? She was no exception.
It was precisely because of that sense of pride that she had decided to host the banquet <b>to </b>wee John.
What she didn’t expect was for Tessa<b>, </b>with herck of sense, to keep showing up and trying to ruin her ns.