Chapter 270
George’s birthday banquet could be described as exceptionally lively.
Dignitaries from the political and business realms, along with top celebrities, flocked to
celebrate.
Jacinda Hotel was surrounded by groups of bodyguards–both inside and out–ensuring tight security everywhere.
Journalists were kept at bay outside the hotel, but the staff thoughtfully provided them with refreshments.
Some reporters questioned why they were not permitted entry this year despite being allowed to discreetly snap a few photos the years prior.
Following Edward’s arrangements, the staff explained that this year’s celebration was slightly different. They assured the reporters that five photos and news releases would be provided later.
Inside Ryan’s car, Audrey looked at the continuous flashes from photographers as the car pulled into Jacinda Hotel.
“Are we a little late?” Audrey asked.
“We’re right on time,” Ryan replied, finishing a message before tucking his phone into his suit pocket.
He exited the car first.
He buttoned his suit jacket as he walked around to the other side, opened the door, and took. Audrey’s hand to help her out of the car.
In the distance, journalists snapped pictures frantically in the direction of Ryan and Audrey.
“Wow! That’s Mr. Lambert! Mr. Lambert is with a companion!” A journalist exclaimed, adjusting their lens. “But she doesn’t seem to be Ms. Cecilia!”
“What? It’s not Ms. Cecilia?” The nearby journalists became excited. “Hurry! Hurry! Mr. Lambert’s with a companion who isn’t Ms. Cecilia from the Shaw family!”
“No wonder they’re not letting us in this time. Mr. Lambert is of age, yet he hasn’t married Ms. Cecilia. Now, with a new companion accompanying him, could it be that he’s breaking off the engagement only to get engaged again?”
“Unbelievable! This is huge news! Quick, focus on Mr. Lambert’s companion! We need to be
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the first to uncover her identity in our magazine!”
The journalists scrambled, snapping wildly in the direction of Audrey and Ryan.
However, Ryan skillfully shielded Audrey.
Despite their fervent efforts, the journalists could only capture Audrey’s slender figure being protected by Ryan as she gracefully ascended the steps into the hotel. Her hand linked with his, her gown trailing behind her.
George was in the banquet hall, shaking hands with familiar faces. When he saw Ryan and Audrey enter, he smiled and waved to them. “Ryan, Audrey.”
Audrey’s grip on Ryan’s arm tightened.
George was going to introduce her as his granddaughter, so she was beginning to feel
nervous.
“Don’t be nervous. Just treat it like when Professor Douglas introduced you to other scholars at the symposium,” Ryan whispered.
Ryan approached George and shook hands with Chester from the board of directors. “Mr. Langley, it’s been a long time.”
“Ryan, it has indeed been a while!” Chester replied with a smile before turning his attention. to Audrey.
“So, this is Wanda’s adopted daughter! She looks so much like Wanda when she was young! Ah, and she also resembles Ryan quite a bit!”
