Upstairs, Margaret stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows, her smartphone in hand, idly drawing circles on the ss with her finger, a smirk ying on her lips.


    A sense of triumph was written all over her face. Swinging public opinion was child''s y for her, whether online or in real life.


    Even though Remington had been cold towards Ste at the club the other night, showing a baffling protectiveness towards Lizetta and that wretched Ynda instead, the fact that he and Ste were divorced meant their chapter was closed. To a sessful man like Remington, reputation and profit were paramount.


    Ste saving him was a fact, and the Dashiell and West families had been long- standing business partners.


    Spreading this story would mean Remington, for the sake of his reputation and public opinion, would surely choose Ste.


    The Starlight Group''s swift decision to coborate with Glory Media for their annual g was proof enough.


    What chance did someone like Lizetta, without significant family backing and already kicked to the curb, stand inparison?


    Even if Mr. Dashiell still harbored feelings for his ex-wife, keeping her as a secret affair was one thing.


    Helping Ste achieve her goal, thereby ensuring her ce as Mrs. Dashiell, would naturally make her more reliant on Margaret. The benefits were plentiful.


    With her ns swirling in her mind, Margaret pocketed her phone and turned to join the group of colleagues surrounding Ste.


    "Congrattions, Ms. West! Barely a month into the job and you''ve already set an example for us all, snagging the Starlight Group''s annual g project with such ease!"


    “That''s nothing for Ms. West, heiress of the West family. Her connection with Mr. Dashiell is all it took. Didn''t you see Mr. Winters from the Starlight Group personally delivering the contract?"


    "That''s not fair to say. Ms. West must have secured this contract through her own exceptional capabilities, presenting an annual g proposal that satisfied the Starlight Group. It''s got nothing to do with Mr. Dashiell."


    "Exactly, my bad for speaking out of turn. Ms. West''spetence is there for us all to see."


    Ste stood among the crowd, a bouquet of flowers in her arms.


    They were a gift from Margaret, who had heard about the signing with the


    Starlight Group and hade over to celebrate.


    Ste responded with a graceful, modest smile, "You guys are too kind. It''s all


    thanks to Glory Media''s reputation and our collective efforts."


    Margaret stepped forward, linking her arm with Ste''s, and announced to everyone.


    "I''ve booked a private room for tonight. Let''s go karaoke all night to celebrate for Ms. West. You all bettere; it''ll be fun."


    Cheers erupted, and Ste, arm in arm with Margaret, headed towards her small office.


    She looked back, instructing, "Sibyl, could you check the meeting room again? Make sure the snacks and drinks are ready. We can''t neglect Mr. Winters from the Starlight Group when he arrives."  swnovel


    Just then, Ste''s phone rang.


    Margaret''s eyes lit up, urging, "Check it, it must be Mr. Winters. Didn''t he say he left the Starlight Group half an hour ago? He should be here by now."


    Margaret was plotting. The Starlight Group''s g, hosted by Glory Media, would be an event brimming with who''s who of Zion City.


    She had to make the most of this g. If she could orchestrate a moment for Remington to publicly acknowledge that the ''star'' in the Starlight Group was named after Ste, everything would fall into ce.  swnovel


    Ste was looking forward to it too. Signing the contract meant she''d have


    ore reasons to interact with


    Remington and the Starlight Group, under the guise of work.  swnovel


    Checking her phone, Ste''s face broke into a broader smile.


    Indeed, it was Mr. Winters calling. She quickly answered.


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