"You''re practically wearing a mansion around your neck," Sandra said as she personally fastened the rare and expensive yellow diamond ne around Yvonne''s neck.


    Suddenly, Yvonne''s slender, pale neck felt as if it were bearing an immense weight.


    "The pressure is immense. What if I lose it?" Yvonne joked.


    "Guard it with your life! If you lose it, the two of usbined could never afford to rece it," Sandra replied.


    As usual, Yvonne traveled in a luxury van, escorted by bodyguard vehicles both in front and behind.


    The annual business g was held at the city''s most luxurious hotel.


    Just as Yvonne entered the banquet hall, she ran into Thomas, who was impably dressed in a suit for the same event.


    "Yvonne," Thomas said, raising a hand in greeting.


    "Mr. Taylor," Yvonne replied with a smile as she walked over.


    Although she had rejected his advances, there was no need to cut off all contact.


    "I was worried you wouldn''t be attending tonight. It''s so good to see you," Thomas said, his eyes smiling at Yvonne with a gaze full of warmth.


    “The brand insisted. I didn''t have much of a choice," Yvonne said with a resigned smile and a casual shrug.


    She had no choice but to ignore his adoring gaze.


    Thomas didn''t seem to press the issue. Like a true gentleman, he extended his arm in a weing gesture, and they walked into the main hall, one after the other.


    The banquet hall was decorated with the utmost extravagance. The guests included famous celebrities, industry elites, and rising business tycoons.


    It was a scene of clinking sses and dazzling opulence.


    At a grand business g like this, it was no surprise that Yvonne ran into Ynda again.


    Ms. Walker was wearing a haute couture mermaid gown, its hem adorned with fine diamonds that sparkled dazzlingly under the crystal chandeliers.


    Ynda wore a full set of emerald jewelry, looking positively radiant and dripping with gems.


    Holding a champagne flute, she walked elegantly up to Yvonne.


    "Ms. Jones, we meet again."


    "Ms. Walker." Yvonne gave a polite nod, her manner courteous yet distant.


    Although her rtionship with Bet had ended in her past life, perhaps it was just human nature but she stiff couldn''t face his current girlfriend withpleteposure.


    Ynda seemed unusually cheerful today. Instead of her usual snide remarks, she pulled a red invitation from her clutch and handed it to Yvonne.


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    "It''s my engagement party with Bet next month. If you have the time, Ms. Jones, don''t forget toe. After all, Bet is your lifesaver. You simply muste and witness our happiness at your lifesaver''s engagement party. Cóntent


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    Ynda tilted her chin up slightly, a provocative smirk ying on her lips.


    Yvonne reached out, took the invitation, and nodded with a smile. “Congrattions. I''ll definitely be there if I''m free."


    Yvonne''s smile never faltered as she spoke, and her eyes remained perfectly calm. Her serene reaction seemed to disappoint Ynda.


    Finding the exchange dull, she turned and left to hand out invitations to other guests.


    The other guests who received invitations reacted with either surprise or envy.


    Ynda stood among the crowd, basking in the envy andpliments of others. She seemed to relish the feeling of being admired and looked up to.


    And this feeling was a gift from the Thompson family and Bet. Only a man as outstanding and powerful as Bet was worthy of her.