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Everyone was stunned.
At these kinds of gatherings, Samuel always held himself aloof. When had they ever seen him this enthusiastic?
And the way he spoke to herâ¦
What was the background of this twenty-something young woman?
Isla clenched her fists, feeling a burning sensation on her faceâ¦
Jake frowned, his gaze shifting between Samuel and Keira. âYou two know each other?â
Samuel looked at Keira and hesitated to speak.
He didnât know if his boss wanted to reveal her identity.
Sure enough, the next second, Keira raised the champagne in her hand to
Samuel with a warning look in her eyes. âMr. Morgan, hello. Iâm too young to
bear this formality.â
Samuel took the hint and cleared his throat. âMiss Olsen, I didnât expect to meet you here, so I was overly excited.
At his words, everyone looked at Keiraâs stunning face and seemed to
understand something. They all broke into laughter.
Mr. King walked over and teased, âMr. Morgan, truly, you have good taste!
Sheâs indeed a rare beauty!â
Samuel quickly returned, âMiss Olsen is not only beautiful but also incredibly capable!â
Mr. King was taken aback.
Jalen had just praised Keira as wellâ¦
He finally took her seriously. âMiss Olsen, this is my business card. I hope we
have the opportunity to work together in the future.â
After Mr. King, the rest of the crowd quickly chimed in.
-To be praised by Mr. Morgan, Miss Olsen must be extraordinary.â
âSuch accomplishment at a young ageâ¦
Keira wasnât fond of these gatherings and just responded with a faint smile.
Jalen, on the other hand, was chatting and mingling with them.
As Jake watched Keira shine like a newly risen star, he felt a discomfort in his chest. He scoffed. âNo matter how capable she is, can she be more capable than
Dr. South?â
At his words, the crowd fell silent.
Samuel raised an eyebrow and revealed a meaningful smile but said nothing.
Keira was calmly holding her champagne glass, with no intention of responding.
in the end, it was Mr. King who broke the awkward situation. âThe highest level in the industry, of course, would be Dr. South! But Miss Olsen is so young with such a promising future! I heard from Mr. Riley that youâre also working for the Horton Group? Young Mr. Horton, your company attracts such talent all t e time!â
Keira couldnât help but approve of his words. With this triple compliment no one was offended, and Jake was flattered as well. He didnât say anything else. The lively atmosphere returned, and everyone continued their laughter and conversation.
Samuel didnât dare to bring the topic back to Keira again, and the crowdâs attention was quickly back on him, asking him about Dr. Southâs whereabouts.
Keira took this opportunity to slip out of the crowd.
The lobby was brightly lit. Everyone dressed smartly and was toasting and exchanging drinks.
Although the place was full of people, Keira didnât enjoy the liveliness. On the contrary, she found it more comfortable when she was in the hospital with the old lady and Lewis in one room while each was minding their own business.
She walked onto the balcony, took out her phone, and found a message from Lewis. âI just happen to be at the Royal Hotel for a meeting. We can go back together when itâs over.â
Keira smiled and suddenly felt like leaving.
It was entirely acceptable to leave such an occasion early.
Jalen followed her out. âNo wonder you said youâd introduce me to Samuel
Morgan. You two know each other so well!â
Keira didnât deny it and gave him a light smile.
jalen recalled what happened at the banquet just now. Although Samuel was talking to others, his gaze always seemed to drift toward her⦠Samuel must be interested in Keira!
They were all grown-ups. Samuel was handsome and capable; he would be a good choice.
So he asked, âWhat do you think of Samuel?â
Keira considered the question and answered, âHeâs dependable, hard-working, and trustworthy.â
He was a very useful subordinate! Otherwise, she wouldnât have entrusted him with full control of the company.
jalenâs eyes lit up. âSo, youâre saying youâre also attracted to him?â
If Keira could really be with Samue, he would surely introduce her to Dr. South.
Keira was dumbfounded.
Only then did she understand what Jalen meant, and she was about to laugh and reply when a cough suddenly came from nearby!
The two of them turned their heads and saw Lewis standing on the balcony of the next banquet hall.
He was half a head taller than Jalen. At this moment, his expression was dark, and his black eyes were cold as they watched them.
Lewis didnât expect to bump into them by such a coincidence either.
As he walked by, he happened to hear their conversation. The few praises Keira had for Samuel Morgan made him feel inexplicably uncomfortable.
He harshly reprimanded Jalen, âMiss Olsen is already married. What are you messing around here for? Itâs absurd!
Jalen felt somewhat aggrieved.
He didnât know that Keira was married. Why was his cousin suddenly angry at him? But⦠n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
He quickly looked at Keira. âYouâre married? Does Samuel know?â
He didnât want Samuel to be turned down and became resentful. Samuel might target Keiraâ¦
Keira nodded. âYes.â
jalen finally breathed a sigh of relief, and then asked curiously, âYouâre so young. Why did you get married so early? Whoâs your spouse? Youâre so dedicatedâ¦â
Keira glanced at Lewis without saying anything.
Lewis simply said, âYou talk too much.â
Jalen was speechless.
He had a feeling his cousin was acting strange today!
Lewis narrowed his eyes, turned to Keira, and asked, âIâm ready to leave. Are you coming with me?â
Keira immediately nodded. âSure, Iâll meet you at the entrance.â jalen hastily followed her. âWait for me. Iâm coming with you!â Back in the banquet hall.
Seeing Jakeâs gloomy face, Isla felt uneasy.
Did Keira know Dr. South as well as Samuel?
just as she was thinking about this, Jake had already walked up to Samuel. âMr. Morgan, does Keira know Dr. South as well?
The people around immediately gazed at him.
Samuel could imagine that if he said âyesâ, these people would probably rush toward Keira and force her to reveal her relationship with Dr. Southâ¦
He cleared his throat. âHow could that be possible?â
Isla and Jake both breathed a sigh of relief.
Samuel noticed Keira walking toward the exit and quickly said, âI have some errands to run. I should leave now. Weâll talk later.â
Everyone smiled meaningfully when they saw him chase after Keira.
Jakeâs face darkened even more.
Samuel caught up with Keira at the entrance. âI need to go abroad to discuss a project tomorrow. Iâll be taking the company seal and patent descriptions. I just wanted to let you know.â
Keira nodded.
Only then did Samuel leave.
After he left, Keira suddenly noticed the strange look in Jalenâs eyes.
He stared at her. âSomethingâs not right. If Mr. Morgan is going abroad, why is he reporting to you? Could it beâ¦â
He gave her a dumbfounded look.
Keira hesitated for a moment then sighed. âOkay, I admit it. I am Dr. South..â