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Chapter 207
Chapter 207
Chapter 207
When Zikmund heard that Rickard was attending the event this time around, he guessed that he must
have come to see Hesper. After all, the organizer had already announced Hesper’s attendance, so
many people who wanted to get to know Hesper decided to attend too.
‘Is Rickard worried that Hesper will gain more connections in the business circle, or is he afraid that
Hesper will fall for someone else?
Zikmund pulled Rickard out of the car, only to choke on the smell of the smoke inside and begin
sneezing. In the past, Rickard would only light a cigarette when life was not going his way, but
something like this had never happened before.
Zikmund sighed.
“What else can I do? He’s still my best friend, my brother. I can only help him out.’
“I’ve arranged something for today,” Rickard said indifferently..
Zikmund was a little confused.
‘What arrangement is he talking about?”,
Without any further explanation, Rickard walked straight into the venue.
Zikmund was still bewildered, so he strode forward and caught up with Rickard. “What’s the
arrangement that you’re talking about? What’s the big plan here? Fill me in, man…”
Hesper walked to a corner of the banquet hall with a smile on her face, hoping that when those people
who only wanted to chat with her saw her stance, they would know that she did not want to be
disturbed by too many people.
In fact, Hesper came here this time around only to meet new people and form connections, but those
who took the initiative to walk up to her were not the people that she wanted.
The nature of this charity gala was different. Everyone who came had to bring a small item to contribute
to the auction. The money earned from the auction would be used for charity, and the organizer would
only collect a small share to pay for the tax.
After thinking about it for a long time, Hesper did not contribute anything too expensive. She only
brought an authentic painting by a famous artist that she got her hands on earlier. Its market value was
not low, but it was not the highest either. Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.
After all, Hesper did not need to steal the limelight as a newcomer.
However, Hesper only stood in the corner, and her gaze moved casually from corner to corner,
surveying her surroundings. By doing so, she still managed to catch the attention of many people.
There were many ladies present, including some well-known celebrities, socialites, and famous online
influencers, but Hesper’s appearance still surpassed everyone else’s. In fact, Hesper did not even try to
dress up for the occasion. She simply matched all her accessories to her gown, but her self-confidence
and elegance were something that no one else could imitate even if they tried.
The last person who made people feel this way seemed to be Rickard….
When everyone present thought of this in unison, Rickard pierced through the silence and stepped into
the hall.
‘Rickard Duval?’
Hesper was swirling the juice in her glass out of boredom but instantly stopped the moment she saw
Rickard.
‘Why would he appear at such an occasion?’
Rickard’s eyes leaped over the crowd and landed on Hesper with precision. At that moment, the two of
them exchanged gazes. And as soon as a beam of emotion flickered in Rickard’s eyes, Hesper shifted
her gaze away indifferently.
It was as if the momentary eye contact was just an unhappy coincidence.
“Stop staring already. Your eyes are on the brink of sticking onto her body.” Zikmund’s voice came from
the side. “And you haven’t told me yet. What’s about to happen tonight? From whom did you learn to
talk and act so mysteriously?”
Rickard did not say a word but only turned his head slightly. Zikmund followed his gaze, glanced in the
direction where Rickard was looking, and saw Juniper, who was glaring at Hesper enviously in another
corner.
“Why is she here?” After Zikmund found out about what had happened in the past, the filter that he
once had for Juniper shattered all over.
They were childhood friends who grew up together, but still, he hated most the kind of people who
played dirty behind others’ backs.