Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 242

It was quite the grand affair today, with the influential figures of the city all gathered under one roof.

Noah Atwood, Geneva's husband, was in charge of business affairs, so it was expected that he would attend, and naturally, Geneva would accompany him.

This grand event only inflated Jaylan's already inflated ego. Such a gathering was an unexpected delight. Medsafe Liyah Inc. had hosted countless parties over the years, but in terms of prestige, this one was unrivaled.

Jaylan was particularly vivid, his greetings and interactions full of etiquette. He not only gave a comprehensive update on Medsafe Liyah Inc. to the high-ranking officials but also introduced them to key executives of the company.

The officials seemed pleased, their eyes naturally drifted to Renata, who was inseparable from Jaylan's side.

Renata, looking stunning and radiant, was a picture of perfect poise. As the hostess, she played her role to perfection, an exquisite accessory to the event.

Jaylan quickly introduced Renata to the officials, clearly accustomed to using beauty as a gift.

But then things took an unexpected turn.

Mayor Arlen, after listening to Jaylan's introduction, gave him a sharp look, and rather than engaging with Renata's friendly smile and extended hand, he asked Jaylan pointedly, "I've heard much about your astute and capable wife, who is said to be the true founder of Medsafe Liyah Inc. Why isn't she here today?"

The mayor's query caught everyone off guard, including me!

Jaylan's face turned from an exuberant red to a ghostly pale, his smile frozen on his face.

Ignoring Renata was a prudent move on Mayor Arlen's part. After all, this was a formal business event filled with international guests. Every official was accompanied by their spouse, as were the foreign guests. In such a setting, it was indeed foolish for Jaylan to introduce a woman of questionable reputation to the mayor.

Jaylan's blunder was not due to ignorance but rather a result of his vanity.