Farewell to Love: The CEO's Desperate Chase novel Chapter 701

"I certainly didn't expect you two to show up tonight," Alexander Donovan remarked, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "I figured you'd be avoiding the Glenn family and Emilia Dennis from now on."

"We aren't that petty," the matriarch replied coldly. "Tyler's issues are his own. We've always had a good relationship with Emilia."

"Is that so..." Alexander cast a meaningful glance at the older Erickson couple.

"Besides, she is Emilia, not Inman Dennis," Parker Erickson added softly, his gaze fixed on Emilia as she made her way toward the stage. "Inman... now he was a true genius."

Downstairs, Emilia checked the time. It was perfect.

She returned to Theodore's table.

Theodore handed her a glass of sparkling water.

Emilia took a sip and offered him a warm smile.

"I'm going up," she murmured.

"Alright," Theodore nodded.

Their shared gaze held a silent, unwavering understanding.

The ballroom lights dimmed gradually as Emilia stepped onto the stage.

Meanwhile, outside the venue, a sleek Maybach rolled to a halt.

Israel Jensen helped Tyler Erickson into his wheelchair and pushed him toward the grand entrance.

Whispers rippled through the crowd as attendees noticed his arrival.

Because the main hall was already dark, there were no dramatic gasps, just hushed, fervent gossip as guests leaned in to whisper to one another.

Chloe Erickson walked faithfully by her brother's side. Hearing the murmurs, she let out a disdainful scoff.

By the time Tyler signed the guestbook at the door, Emilia was already at the podium.

At that moment, a brilliant spotlight bathed Emilia in a radiant glow, capturing her striking beauty.

The entire room's attention was hyper-focused on her.

She held the microphone, a confident smile gracing her lips.

"Thank you all for attending the grand opening of Inceptus Investment."

Emilia spoke warmly, her clear voice echoing through the expansive hall.

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