Mrs. Naylor recognized several familiar faces from the socialite circle, along with representatives from various investment firms. Sophia went to see what was happening and returned to report to Noreen. "They''re guests from the PerseTech event. Theirs ended early, so they came over to see what''s happening here. They said not to worry about finding them seats."


    Despite what they said, Noreen had Sophia try to amodate them. But the hall was simply too small for the sudden influx of people. Soon, it was packed to the brim, with a crowd spilling out the doors, unable to get in. The scene was chaotic.


    Sophia, overwhelmed, asked Noreen what to do. Thinking quickly, Noreen contacted Provost Ferris and asked if she could use the university''s athletic field for an impromptu outdoor roadshow. The provost, still feeling indebted to her, readily agreed and even offered the university''s assistance.


    As Bianca and her group were leaving Hall A, they saw a massive crowd heading toward the field. Among them were many of the guests they had invited.


    "Excuse me,ing through!" someone shouted, trying to get past them.


    Yvonne was jostled by the crowd, and Bianca had to grab her arm to keep her from falling. The woman who had bumped into her quickly apologized. "So sorry, so sorry..."


    "Mrs. Chase?" Yvonne recognized her as one of the guests she had invited. Earlier, Mrs. Chase had imed her beloved dog had run away and she had to rush home to find him. Yvonne had actually believed her. And here she was, on her way to see InnoCore''s presentation.


    Caught in the act, Mrs. Chase was mortified. Of all the people to run into. Yvonne''s face darkened. Seeing everyone else hurrying to get a good spot on the field, Mrs. Chase abandoned all pretense of decorum. "Sorry again," she muttered, then turned and ran, not caring about the furious look on Yvonne''s face.


    Bianca''s expression was grim, her hand tightening on Yvonne''s arm.


    "What are you standing here for? Let''s go!" Yvonne snapped, her mood foul. She had hoped today would be her moment of triumph in the socialite circle, but it had all been ruined. How could she face them now?


    Bianca''s spirits were just as low. As they passed the athletic field and saw the vibrant, bustling scene of the InnoCore roadshow a bitter taste filled ffer mouth. She never should have chosen Rivercrest University as the venue. She had meant to crush Noreen, but instead, she had handed her a victory.


    "Don''t look. Let''s just go home," Seth said gently, likely sensing her distress. "I''II


    go to the police stationter and see what I can find out."


    "Thank you for everything," Yvonne said.


    "Of course."


    Seeing Seth still so devoted to Bianca was a smallfort to Yvonne But she couldn''t help but


    -


    wonder how the police had traced the ident to Lana. All she could do now was hope Lana would keep her mouth shut.


    Henry, seeing Bianca in trouble, immediately called Padgett Novak to ask if he had any contacts in the police force who could look into the situation. Padgett, who was in the middle of an inspection tour replied with a stern warning. "You need to stay out of this Henry. If she''s innocent, she''ll be released. If she''s not, she needs to face the consequences."