When Eleanor arrived in front of the venue with Edward Miller, most of the guests had already entered. They ca in Edward’s personal Rolls-Royce Bespoke... a uniquely customized vehicle known throughout the business circle as his. As soon as the car approached, several businessn who had been walking toward the entrance stopped to greet him.
Edward stepped out first and, like a perfect gentleman, walked around to help Eleanor out of the car. The gesture was graceful and poised, but what truly shocked the onlookers was the young woman herself. The sa Edward Miller... known for living a scandal-free life, upholding family values, and keeping his private affairs low-profile, was now accompanied by a stunning young woman. Naturally, curiosity surged among the guests.
Eleanor wore a custom-made athyst silk gown with an off-shoulder neckline that clung elegantly to her graceful figure. The fabric shimred with each movent, catching the light in a soft, impressive glow. A daring slit ran up one side, elusive but thoughtful enough just enough to remind observers that this was a woman who knew exactly she was above their league.
Her pale, porcelain-like skin glowed under Livia’s skilled makeup. A luminous base enhanced her natural beauty, while soft violet smokey eyeshadow drew attention to her erald-green eyes, giving them an ethereal intensity. Her lips were painted in a soft plum satin finish... not too flashy, yet impossible to ignore.
Dangling from her ears were diamond drop earrings that sparkled against her bare shoulders. Her wavy silver hair was styled in a low, sculpted bun at the nape of her neck, held in place by a crescent moon-shaped white gold comb adorned with athysts and pearls.
Walking beside Edward, who wore a finely tailored navy-blue business suit, Eleanor’s silver high heels clicked confidently against the concrete. Each step brought her closer to six feet in stature... a figure of poised command and refined beauty.
"Good evening, Chairman Miller. I’m Grayson Marsh. My father is Gordon Marsh. He brought to your birthday banquet when he was alive. This is my wife, Florence Mitchell," a middle-aged man said, approaching them with a warm smile.
"Hello, sir. It’s nice to et you," Florence added politely.
Edward returned the smile. "It’s nice to et you both. Let’s head inside. I hope we’re not too late."
As they walked toward the entrance, an elderly man stood waiting beside a much younger one. The older man’s eyes shone when he saw Edward.
"Edward, you’re a hard man to find these days. How have you been?" the man greeted, extending his hand.
Edward shook it firmly. "Michael, I’m still as busy as ever. I haven’t had the luxury of retirent like you. The children are doing well, but with so many companies to manage, none of them are keen to sit at the very top just yet."
Michael chuckled. "Let’s head in together. By the way, who’s this lovely young lady?"
Edward smiled slightly. "Her na is Eleanor Raynor. She’s one of my business associates. Ca to see the spectacle."
At the ntion of her na, Michael’s expression shifted slightly to surprise. The young man beside him, however, had already been entranced by Eleanor’s presence from the mont she appeared.
"The Raynor family?" Michael asked with a cautious tone.
"Yes," Edward replied curtly.
Michael’s deanour changed imdiately. "Young lady, it’s a pleasure to et you."
Eleanor nodded politely. "It’s nice to et you too."
They didn’t press further about her. Michael, along with other seasoned businessn, knew better than to discuss the Raynor family openly. The family, rooted in Manchester, wielded imnse financial power... and discretion regarding them was wise.
Changing the subject, Michael gestured to the young man beside him. "Edward, this is my youngest son."
"Hello, Uncle. I’m Mason Hammond," the young man said respectfully.
Michael added, "He recently founded a new IT firm, Noventix Digital. His company applied for a contract from your group. If possible, please keep him in mind."
Edward gave a small nod. "Don’t worry. Michael and I did plenty of projects together in our youth. Mason, co to my office tomorrow. We’ll discuss your proposal."
With that, the group finally stepped into the large banquet hall, alive with movent and murmurs.
At the front walked Edward and Eleanor, their presence commanding imdiate attention. Just behind them followed Michael and Mason, and bringing up the rear were Grayson and Florence, who had remained quiet but observant. As an intelligent man, Greyson already guessed that the young woman held power grater than these old businessn.
The mont they entered, almost all eyes turned toward them.
Several businessn stepped forward to greet Edward, who had an esteed reputation within the GMITCC, being both a founding mber and a long-serving director. The Miller Group, after all, was one of the wealthiest business conglorates in the region.
Michael and Grayson were greeted as well, but it was Eleanor who drew the most attention... not only because of her striking beauty but also because of her unexpected appearance alongside Edward Miller. People began whispering, speculating on her identity.
Amidst the crowd, Joseph Ingram, the forr chairman of NexaByte Technologies, spotted Eleanor and walked briskly toward her.
"Good evening, Miss Raynor," he greeted with visible deference. "I just spoke with Miss Li... she ntioned you would be attending with Mr. Miller. I’ve been looking forward to your arrival."
Several businessn noticed how Joseph, a veteran in the industry, spoke to Eleanor first... before even acknowledging Edward or Michael. His tone was polite, even deferential. That raised eyebrows. So ntally took note to find out about this young woman.
"It’s nice to see you again, Mr. Ingram," Eleanor replied, her voice cool and composed. "I’m just here to enjoy the show."
"Yes, yes. Please enjoy the party," he said with a nod, before turning to greet Edward and Michael in turn.
Not far behind, Teresa and Cassandra, representatives from Heimdall, arrived in elegant gowns and ticulous makeup. They noticed Eleanor’s arrival instantly. As part of a prearranged protocol, they greeted Edward Miller with a brief exchange and gave Eleanor a respectful nod... then moved away silently.
anwhile, Joseph Ingram lingered near Eleanor, continuing a polite conversation as the group made their way deeper into the hall.
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