The Woman From Hell

The Prime Star Global Investment Conference was being held at Paradise Restaurant. When Theo and I arrived, quite a few people were already there. There was a very ostentatious display board on the door.

We entered with me wrapped around Theo's arm. Leaning into his ear, I whispered, "I heard Prime Star has always been high-profile. I'll be learning a lot from this today. Thanks." Not only the display board at the entrance, but the banners outside the building were also very ostentatious.

Hearing this, Theo just smiled before whispering back, "This is something that everyone in the industry knows. Prime Star is powerful, though, so there's nothing wrong with them showing it."

"I think you're quite capable too, but aren't you being too low-key?" I asked with a smile while a gleam of light flashed through my eyes.

Theo heard what I said and casually grabbed a glass of red wine before handing it to me. He then grabbed another glass for himself. "If Madam wants me to show off, I can do it too."

"No need. I prefer you to achieve great things quietly. It makes you seem like an overnight celebrity."

Theo and I looked at each other and smiled at that.

We clinked our glasses and indulged in the red wine in one go.

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Social niceties were unavoidable in business receptions, and within the next few steps, someone had come up to greet Theo. "Long time no see, President Grant. Who is this beauty beside you?" "My wife, Wanda Lane. She's now a project head at Grant Corporation."

He not only introduced my identity but also my name. That warmed my heart.

Smiling, I nodded at the person. "Hi, I'm Wanda Lane."

"I've heard of your name a long time ago, President Lane. But looking at you today, you're a devastatingly beautiful woman. No wonder President Grant sees no one else, haha."

"You exaggerate."

I deliberately stepped aside to not disturb Thea's conversation with the other. I signaled to Theo with my eyes that was going to go get. something to eat and that he should not worry. After getting Theo's reply, I walked away.

As expected of Prime Star, they had prepared well.

The dessert area was as exquisite as handcrafts that one would find at an exhibition. I was a little reluctant to eat the sweets.

Just as I was taking my pick, a figure abruptly appeared beside me, their voice reaching my ears. "You don't seem to be a familiar face."

I looked over and frowned. He looked like a middle-aged man in his 40s. Even his black formal suit could not hide his disgustingly lewd face. However, since we were in a public space, he might be a big shot. I took a deep breath and gave a reluctant smile. "Hello, I'm Wanda Lane. I'm—"

The man interrupted me before I could even finish, "I'm the general manager of Prime Star's Investments. You may call me Walter, Miss Lane."

He fished out a business card from his jacket pocket as he said this and stuffed it into my palm. He even gave my hand a deliberate rub. It made me feel uncomfortable.

I grabbed the business card and withdrew my hand. Glancing at the card, I muttered to myself, "Walter Waters. You really are the person in charge."

To think that the person in charge of

Prime Star was actually a

womanizer. One could tell from this that there must be many unspoken rules in the past investment conferences.

Theo was not interested in them, so I was not required to show Mr. Waters any kindness.

Thinking of this, I replied indifferently, "Mr. Waters. I won't be able to chat with you as I have something to attend to."

I turned around and wanted to leave, but unexpectedly, Walter Waters obstructed my path. "Miss Lane, you're being too disrespectful."