As Zayn was changing his clothes, his phone buzzed with a text notification. Thinking that it was some sort of spam, he ignored it completely.
Benard hurried into the room and exclaimed, "Mr. Giblo, they're coming out of the house now!"
"So fast?" Zayn frowned and put on his shoes quickly. "Hand me my watch, quickly!"
"Oh." Benard passed him his watch immediately.
Zayn put on his shoes and flew down the stairs while putting on his watch, his feet moving at an alarming pace.
Benard followed behind him hastily.
The moment he stepped out of the door, Zayn slowed down immediately. Putting on an act of extreme serenity, he walked out onto the lawn at a perfectly normal pace.
Carla was in a Whyte, strapless gown. With her hair down around her shoulders and a diamond- encrusted necklace around her neck, she shone as brightly as an angel. Everyone gaped openly at her, mesmerized by her beauty.
Two of her bodyguards opened the car door for her. Carla stepped into the car…
"What a coincidence!" Zayn greeted Carla coolly.
Carla turned to look at him and smiled a little. Without another word, she got into the car immediately.
"Mr. Giblo!" Benard held the car door open for him.
Zayn got into the car, frowning. An unhappy expression was written all over his face.
"You have to take it slow. Wooing a girl takes lots of patience, you know."
Benard thought Zayn was upset because of Carla's cold reaction towards him.
"What's with that awful dress…"
Zayn trailed off in the middle of his sentence, but his face had clouded over completely.
In the past, he had demanded to see every single one of Carla's outfits. Strapless gowns were a no- no—he ordered her stylist to sew on some lace to cover her exposed chest. He disapproved of every gown that showed off her shoulders. However, that gown she had been wearing just now broke all of his rules…
It was way too sexy for his liking!
Benard felt a little speechless. He finally understood the reason behind Zayn's unhappiness.
He was annoyed that his wife was wearing such a revealing gown!
Benard thought darkly, it remains to be seen whether she'll even consider herself your wife or not…
Things were heating up in the banquet hall. A luxurious crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling, casting a warm glow down on the occupants of the banquet hall.
Calm, lulling music flowed into every corner of the banquet hall. Businessmen walked in and out of the room, sipping from glasses of red wine or champagne as they discussed business matters in hushed voices.
Carla's arrival drew the attention of a large crowd of people. As everyone's gazes fell on her, some people ventured daringly to greet her. "Good evening, Ms. Lierger!"
Carla smiled and nodded at them in acknowledgment.
The banquet echoed with the sound of greetings as everyone greeted her warmly.
Someone walked up to her and tried to shake her hand. "Ms. Lierger, it's great to see you here!"
Carla smiled and returned his greeting politely. She was kind and generous and courteous to a fault.
This was the first time she was attending a business event. Everyone had seen how arrogant and callous she could be that afternoon, and had tried their best to steer clear of her. However, stunned by her elegance and propriety now, they hurried forward to introduce themselves to her.
Carla became the center of attention immediately. Everyone was looking at her— including Shelley!
When she spotted Carla, Shelley's face had turned Whyte as a sheet.
W-Wasn't this Carla?
Hadn't she died a few years back?
What was she doing here again?
Shelley was so frightened that the color had completely drained from her face. Grabbing a glass of wine from a passing waiter, she gulped down its contents in one go, trying to calm her nerves.
Don't panic, don't panic…she might just resemble Carla, that's all…
She overheard two people chatting about Carla next to her. "What's this woman's family background?"
"I heard she's Mr. Lierger's younger sister. She's the second-largest shareholder in Lierger Corporation."
"She's so accomplished for her young age!"
"I know, right? I heard she managed to turn the tables on the Giblo Group yesterday and sealed a deal with regards to the South Sea territorial waters for thirty billion yesterday! She's so young and talented!"
"Yes! Besides, look how beautiful she is!"
"Be careful of what you say. Ms. Lierger has a horrible temper. She tried to provoke Mr. Giblo in the carpark this afternoon."
"What? She dared to provoke Mr. Giblo? Is this true?"
"Of course it is. I saw it with my own eyes."
"Then I must make sure to steer clear of her…"
Hearing this, Shelley became even more confused? When did Carla become a member of the Lierger family? And when had she become the second-largest shareholder in Lierger Corporation? Was she really so powerful?
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