Lucindaâs decision to attend alone had Nathan concerned.
âIâll set aside Mekhiâs issue and take care of it tomorrow, so I can go to the party with you tonight.
â
âThereâs no need.
This case is finally nearing its conclusion.
The quicker we get the result, the better.
Iâll maintain my distance from other men and remain faithful to you.
â
As she continued speaking, her tone grew colder.
Although she decided to forget about what happened before, Nathanâs lingering distrust felt like an irritating fishbone, causing her discomfort.
The mere thought of it left her annoyed and disheartened.
Nathan could sense her anger.
âHoney, I trust you.
I just⦠Iâm concerned about your safety around those men.
â
This was an excuse he frequently used, one that had grown tiresome to Lucinda.
âI hold a black belt in judo! No man can get close to me.
â
Nathan said with seriousness, âItâs different.
What if they try to charm you? What if they pretend to be vulnerable before you? Men can be sly.
Itâs too risky out there.
I canât allow you to go alone.
â
At times, men had a knack for outplaying women and could easily deceive them.
Seeing Nathanâs determination, Lucinda sighed and relented, âAlright, Iâll head to the party first.
You can join once youâre done with work.
â
This was already a significant concession from Lucinda, and if Nathan didnât agree, it would seem unreasonable.
âAlright, Iâll go along with your plan.
â
Following that, Lucinda left work early and went to the mall to purchase a red dress adorned with fringes.
The dress had a vibrant red color and accentuated her stunning figure.
It looked exquisite on her.
Tonight, she aimed to triumph over her competitors and secure the project.
To achieve this, she needed to perform at her absolute best.
At seven-thirty in the evening, the event began as scheduled at the Grand Hotel.
Adorned in a red dress and subtle makeup, Lucinda exuded confidence and elegance.
The attendees included top executives from renowned companies and influential figures in society.
The projects under discussion held a value of hundreds of millions.
Lucinda made her entrance right on cue.
A sharp white spotlight beamed down on her.
Her presence immediately drew the guestsâ gaze, leaving them in awe of her stunning appearance.
Given her infrequent attendance at such gatherings, many prominent figures from abroad were not familiar with her.
Upon discovering that she held the title of Cadieredâs wealthiest woman, their astonishment deepened.