Chapter 705: Chapter 705: Watching Abigail Dance with Soone Else Chapter 705: Chapter 705: Watching Abigail Dance with Soone Else Joshua Piers’s inaugural speech was as flawless as his earlier performance in front of Brandon Piers, as if it were just another routine appointnt.
But those who had heard about the Piers’s secret ten years ago dared not think so.
The main branch of the Piers family was about to be released from prison. Joshua Piers, the second son, suddenly returned to the country and beca the president of Evergrowing Pharmaceuticals, the opponent of the Piers’s. Anyone could sll the gunpowder in the air.
This facade of peace was likely just for show.
Brandon Piers observed today’s attendees, noticing both entrepreneurs and influential politicians. It only took Joshua a few days to round them up. Today, Joshua said he invited him, more like issuing him a challenge.
Sure enough, the next mont, Joshua announced that Evergrowing would soon build the largest hospital in the country, introducing the world’s most advanced dical technology and using AI intelligent managent.
The Piers Group and Evergrowing Pharmaceuticals were already competitors. Many present knew that the Piers were bidding for a plot in the eastern part of the city to build a new hospital based on artificial intelligence. Now, with Joshua taking over Evergrowing and making such an announcent, it was clear he intended to compete directly with the Piers.
When Joshua’s announcent ended, many people instinctively looked at Brandon, who was also present.
Brandon appeared calm and unruffled. Amid the probing gazes of the crowd, he was the first to extend his hands and applaud Joshua.
If Joshua could legitimately compete with him in the business arena, he would be delighted.
But Brandon knew Joshua wouldn’t.
Back then, Joshua was the sa age as him and didn’t participate in the calculations against the Piers or the persecutions of him and his grandfather. The father and son of the main branch originally wanted to kill him, but Joshua accidentally boarded the car, leading to the amputation of his left leg. So, Brandon didn’t implicate Joshua then.
And Joshua had seed to live a lighthearted life over the years. Brandon hadn’t thought much of it. After all, what trouble could a person with an amputated leg cause?
The recent counterattack made Brandon realize he had underestimated Joshua.
Knowing the main branch, their business acun was limited, but their underhanded tactics were plentiful.
Joshua, standing on stage, looked at Brandon from a distance and smiled slightly, causing many ladies and socialites to secretly admire him.
Although Joshua lagged behind Brandon in appearance, the key point was he was single and a new elite, attracting many admirers.
Abigail Green and Benjamin Jones stood not far from Brandon, keenly sensing the strange atmosphere between Brandon and Joshua.
Especially Abigail, who knew the grudge between Brandon and the main branch of the Piers family. She had also heard from Brandon that the Piers planned to build a modern AI hospital. But now, Joshua publicly announced Evergrowing’s plan to build the country’s largest AI hospital. This was clearly a challenge to the Piers.
She instinctively looked at Brandon, who lazily clapped, then at the impeccable Joshua onstage, frowning as she recalled her first impression of him.
When Joshua ended his speech and announced the start of the ball, Abigail gathered her scattered thoughts. Nearby, Benjamin, with a soft smile, invited her to dance. After a slight hesitation, she placed her hand in Benjamin’s.
As soon as Benjamin held her hand, Abigail felt Brandon’s gaze on her from not far away. She tried hard to ignore it and smiled at Benjamin as they walked onto the dance floor together.
Brandon tried to stop himself from looking at Abigail but couldn’t control it until Bertha Swift, who had returned from the restroom, softly reminded him. Brandon then looked at Bertha’s almost bloodless face. “Not feeling well? I’ll have soone take Miss Swift back.”
Bertha, who had vomited stomach acid, got entangled with that dandy for quite so ti and barely managed to escape, feeling exhausted. Hearing Brandon, she had no strength left to act. “I would appreciate it.”
Brandon beckoned Pullan over. “Take Miss Swift back.”
As Brandon spoke, his gaze returned to Abigail, who was dancing with Benjamin, recalling their dance at the charity ball.
Back then, his chubby girl was still quite plump but commanded everyone’s attention with her skillful dance moves and confidence.
Now, without the fat, Abigail was no longer the laughing stock. Instead, she had beco extraordinarily attractive, drawing attention just by standing there, even more so when dancing.
By this ti, all eyes were on Abigail and Benjamin.
His chubby girl had transford into the most beautiful maiden, dancing in another man’s arms.
Brandon felt as though he were steeped in jealousy. Pullan, following the second young master’s orders, couldn’t help but lightly cough and quietly remind him, “Master Brandon, Miss Swift is your fiancée now. It might be inappropriate for to send her back.”
Pullan was worried that the second young master might overdo his jealous act and end up strangling everyone.
Pullan’s words sobered Brandon a bit. Raising his head, he t Joshua’s gaze and changed his tone. “I’ll take you back.”
Bertha looked slightly surprised but too uncomfortable to ponder Brandon’s change in plans. She thanked him and followed him out of the reception.
As Abigail entered the dance floor, she felt Brandon’s eyes on her, intending to annoy the man. She focused on dancing with Benjamin.
After one dance, she looked around but couldn’t find Brandon. She instinctively looked for him when Benjamin whispered in her ear, “Looking for Master Brandon? He just left early with Miss Swift.”
“Ah? Sorry,” Abigail apologized softly, realizing her rudeness.
Today, she ca as Benjamin’s date, yet she couldn’t stop thinking about Brandon.
“I didn’t expect you to be polite to , Abby?” Benjamin teased.
Abigail awkwardly touched her neck. “I’m serious.”
“If you’re that sorry, then seriously dance another one with ?” Benjamin shalessly suggested.
Abigail, clearing her thoughts of Brandon, nodded seriously and didn’t dare fail to notice Benjamin when the music started again.
They danced in the spotlight, drawing all eyes.
Joshua, looking from the second floor, watched Brandon leave with Bertha and Benjamin dancing with Abigail, his slanted eyes slightly raised. “Interesting.”
“It seems Master Brandon doesn’t care about Miss Green, nor does Miss Green love Master Brandon,” Joshua’s assistant whispered beside him.
“Not necessarily,” Joshua replied ambiguously, his gaze on Abigail. “Send tonight’s press release. Include a segnt of them.”
“Yes.”
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