The hall seemed utterly solemn, decorated in black and Whyte tones, while a sentimental atmosphere permeated all corners.
The guests came forward to pay their respect one after another and then took their seats.
Apart from the deep mourning music and the emcee's voice, greetings from the guests and thanks from the family members echoed through the hall.
But when Carla walked in with her large group of men, everyone at the spot was struck dumb.
The crowd was stunned momentarily as they shifted their gaze toward Zayn, wondering what his response would be.
However, Zayn merely glanced at Carla casually and then continued to greet the other guests.
Meanwhile, Randy and Josh were in all black at the family seats, greeting the guests who came to pay their respects.
When they saw Carla entering, Josh was about to call her Mommy. But Randy immediately stopped him and shook his head.
Zayn did not say anything in front of the kids, but Randy knew the importance of keeping the secret, especially with the current unstable situation in the Giblo family.
Zayn already had a hard time trying to ease the current crisis. If those people were to find out Carla was the kids' mother, the escalation would be beyond imagination.
After all, the Lierger Corporation was the biggest enemy of the Giblo Group.
Not to mention, all the crises that the Giblo Group was facing now were caused by the Lierger Corporation.
If Zayn's personal relationship were to get exposed, surely Zayn would lose the trust of the shareholders and those investors.
Carla cast a deep glance toward the kids, signaling them to remain composed. Then, she stepped to the front and bowed at Jombo.
Jombo's picture still displayed his usual domineering aura, and Carla could feel as though the former was watching her.
Right then, Carla pretended to express her condolences. "Mr. Jombo was as fit as a fiddle. How could he pass on just like that? What a shame."
"He's lived an abundant life, " Zayn responded courteously. "Thank you, Ms. Lierger!"
"You're welcome."
Carla let out a faint smile and brought her men to the seats.
The initial stern atmosphere became even tenser with Carla's arrival as the entire crowd shifted their attention upon her.
Many started gossiping secretly about her purpose for coming here.
Carla took a sip of tea calmly, not bothered by those glances from others.
The eighteen bodyguards standing behind her deterred anyone from sitting at the same table with her.
A few guests already at the same table were thinking about changing their seats. But they sat right back in after being stared sharply by those bodyguards.
They ended up feeling like sitting on pins and needles.
"Please sit over there. I've made the arrangements." Just then, Zayn approached the table and spoke.
The few guests felt relieved and they immediately left the table.
"All of you are Mr. Lierger's good men. Please don't just stand there, " Zayn offered a polite invitation to those bodyguards. "Have a seat!"
All the bodyguards were baffled by Zayn's gesture. They had always heard that he was a heartless man, but he turned out to be the total opposite.
Naturally, they would not dare to sit, and they turned to look at Carla.
"Since Mr. Giblo has offered, what're you guys waiting for? Plus, do you want to scare the others by standing up for the whole night?"
With that, Carla made a gesture and split those men into two tables.
Only then did the atmosphere in the hall start to ease, and the other guests began resorting to their normal self.
"The person in charge of the South Sea project is over there." Just then, Zayn pointed at the table behind them. "If you want to sign the documents, you can bring them over there directly."
"Thanks." Carla cast a glance at Rogan.
Rogan responsively grabbed the documents and stood up from her seat. Before she even got close to the table behind, a few people in charge had already stood up. Without hesitation, they all signed on the documents, worrying Carla might create a fuss at the funeral.
"Now everybody will know that the Lierger Corporation is not afraid of the Giblo Group. They will also know that you withdrew from Aymo City merely because you didn't want to play the game anymore, and not because of me. Will that be enough for you?"
Judging from how Carla entered in such high profile, the wise Zayn had seen through her intention.
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