Chapter 187
“Really? That’s great! Looks like Calvin is at least somewhat useful,” Tanya said
Her face lit up with excitement. Did Ashton think she had to beg him? He wasn’t the only person in the world who could treat illnesses!
The sun hadn’t set yet, but the evening breeze was already impatiently sweeping across the city.
At the first–floor lobby of the Gale Hotel, the annual Javonbury Auric Night gala was about to begin.
Luxury cars lined up in rows, and everyone coming and going was a big name in Javonbury. Ordinary folks weren’t even qualified to get close to an event at this level.
Outside, good–looking ushers greeted the guests. Inside the venue, Cadence, Millie, and other senior members of the Gale Assembly welcomed the guests, sorting them into tiers and assigning seating.
A red carpet stretched forward, so long it seemed endless.
“Roxy, this is so fancy!”
Robert, dressed in a suit and acting way more polished than usual, was buzzing with excitement. It was his first time attending something this high–profile.
“Just wait, Robert. Once Roxy’s career takes another step forward, this will feel small–time. Without Ashton, our family is definitely going to rise!”
Tanya wore a form–fitting dress, looking poised and elegant.
With a slight smile and an air of pride, she intentionally held the gold invitation against her chest, afraid others might not notice they were Auric Night’s honored guests.
Just as she expected, the moment the other guests saw her gold invitation, they enthusiastically greeted her, warm and eager to curry favor. Before they’d even stepped into the main hall, they’d already made quite a few new connections.
“Roxy, this gold invitation is so useful. When we only had the silver invitation last time, no one treated us like this. The world really is brutally realistic,” Tanya said smugly.
Roxy agreed wholeheartedly. In a short time, she’d significantly expanded her network. It would be a massive help for her future business expansion.
Once they entered the main venue, she was sure she’d meet even more industry titans who could help push her business empire further.
“Roxy, look! Isn’t that Ashton?”
Robert pointed toward the entrance when he saw Ashton arrive with the elegantly dressed Sylvia.
“Did that punk really latch onto Sylvia? Is she blind?”
Tanya felt instant disgust the moment she saw Ashton.
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She would’t allow anyone to insult the man she loved,
“Who are you calling, an old bay?”
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Roxy remained calm. “Sylvia’s Evermore Group is doing well in Javonbury. Getting invited to the Auric Night gala is normal.”
“That kept man!” Robert cursed, burning with jealousy inside.
He’d always lusted after Sylvia. How could a drop–dead gorgeous woman like her end up with Ashton?
“To think a freeloading bastard like you actually has the nerve to show up at such a high–end event. You truly are shameless! Don’t you feel completely out of place here?
“Maybe go home and look in a mirror–this kind of elite venue isn’t for someone like you,” Tanya mocked when she saw Ashton and Sylvia approach.
She stuck her hands on her hips and sneered.
She’d choke on her own rage if she didn’t hurl a few insults Ashton’s way.
Roxy frowned, but she didn’t stop Tanya.
“Watch your mouth, you old hag!” Sylvia snorted.
She wouldn’t allow anyone to insult the man she loved.
“Who are you calling an old hag?”
Tanya was furious. She’d always taken meticulous care of herself, demanding perfection in both figure and looks. Hearing herself being called an old hag was a downright insult, and an intolerable one!
“You, of course,” Sylvia said icily, not even flinching.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.

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