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    Katelyn stared at the man, puzzled about why he was speaking to her.


    She then nced at Aimee, worried that her identity had been revealed.


    After a brief pause, Katelyn replied with a smile, “You’re notte at all. Your timing is perfect.”


    Her response seemed to soften Vincent’s demeanor. His sternness gave way to a warmer expression.


    Standing side by side, their attractiveness created a noticeable chemistry.


    Neil tightened his fists, wondering if Katelyn had moved on with someone new right after their divorce.


    Filled with envy, Lise begrudgingly observed the situation, resenting the fact that Katelyn had attracted such an influential figure.


    With a ttering smile, she approached and said, “Nice to see you here, Mr. Adams.”


    Neil masked his feelings and greeted Vincent as well. “Good evening, Mr. Adams. What a surprise to see you here.”


    Vincent acknowledged their greetings with a nod, clearly uninterested in engaging in further conversation. He turned to Katelyn, his eyes softening with warmth as he said, “I apologize for keeping you waiting.”


    Aimee nced at her watch and smiled, saying, “It’s no problem, Mr. Adams. We’ve just arrived as well. Perfect timing. Shall we head to the room to discuss?”


    Both Lise’s and Neil’s expressions changed to shock when they realized that Vincent was the business partner Aimee had mentioned.


    What left them even more confused was the fact that Katelyn and Aimee walked into a private room together, arm in arm.


    Given the nature of the meeting, it was unusual for an outsider, even a friend, to be present. Katelyn’s presence seemed out of ce.


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    Upon seeing Vincent’s indifferent nod, Lise’s frustration grew. She asked, “Aren’t we supposed to be working with him? Why is Katelyn joining the negotiation?”


    Aimee retorted, “Why shouldn’t Katelyn be here?”


    She and Vincent exchanged puzzled nces, wondering the same.


    What she meant…


    Only the most reliable individuals were allowed to participate in such negotiations. It was hard to believe that Katelyn had managed to gain Iris’ and Aimee’s trust to this extent.


    Lise felt uneasy. She couldn’t allow Katelyn the opportunity to meet Vincent and potentially elevate her status so suddenly.


    With a scowl, Lise said to Katelyn, “Katelyn, you’ve always beenposed and reliable, but this time you’ve overstepped. How can you deceive Mr. Adams?”


    Katelyn furrowed her elegant brows. “What exactly did I lie about?”


    Lise, fists clenched, answered with indignation, “Iris is a renowned designer known for her meticulousness. You’re an outsider here. How did you be involved? Miss Stephens is toopassionate to reject you. You need to recognize your ce and stop interfering. If Mr. Adams finds out the truth, he will be very displeased.”


    Neil observed the situation with a cold gaze. Since he had not publicly announced his divorce from Katelyn, her actions could reflect poorly on him as well. He warned her firmly, “Every project Mr. Adams personally oversees involves billions of dors. If any details are leaked, you’ll face severe repercussions. Apologize to Mr. Adams immediately!”


    The two of them seemed united in using Katelyn of deception and overstepping boundaries. Aimee struggled to suppress her amusement.


    She had encountered many foolish people before, but none as clueless as these two.


    She had permitted Katelyn to join the meeting, yet they still hadn’t grasped what Katelyn really was. She wondered if their ignorance was due to unwillingness or simply ack of courage.


    A sarcastic smile appeared on Katelyn’s face.


    Lise approached with a worried expression. “Katelyn, I understand you want to prove yourself, but fabricating stories won’t help. The truth will eventuallye out. I’m saying this for your benefit. It’s fine to make mistakes as long as you correct them.”


    Katelyn recoiled with disdain. “Hmm… Are you being overly intrusive? Aimee hasn’tined. Why does it concern you?”


    “You…” Lise felt embarrassed. She didn’t expect Katelyn to respond this way in front of Vincent.


    Seeing Lise nearly in tears, Neil remarked coldly, “Lise has only acted out of concern for you. You fail to appreciate her efforts. I’m quite disappointed.”


    Acting as though she were heartbroken, Lise sighed and addressed Vincent with a helpless tone. “Mr. Adams, as you can see, Katelyn is quite stubborn. I apologize for her behavior. She didn’t mean any harm; she’s just eager to prove herself.”


    Vincent observed them with a faint smile. “Perhaps you should think before speaking. Is Miss Bailey truly as inadequate as you im?”


    Katelyn was taken aback, her eyes wide with surprise. Due to his reputation for being aloof, she hadn’t really expected Vincent to defend her.


    While watching with delight, Aimee felt that Neil and Vincent were actually a perfect match.


    Lise, stunned, asked, “You… What are you talking about, Mr. Adams?”


    With a casual smile, Vincent turned to Katelyn and said, “Miss Bailey, why don’t you tell them that you’re actually Iris?”


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