He Lost Me to His Best Friend novel Chapter 626

"Ms. Langley, I'm Miles Judd from Merit Properties. That eco-friendly concept building you designed for us was absolutely phenomenal. It even won unanimous praise from the local zoning board. We currently have several similar projects lined up and would be incredibly honored to discuss a potential collaboration with you."

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Scarlett had originally planned to just attend quietly, do some networking, and make a polite appearance.

She certainly hadn't expected to instantly run into several former clients. And hearing the genuine admiration in their voices, she knew their praise for her past designs was entirely sincere.

All of her previous anxiety and apprehension instantly vanished.

She was eager to expand her new career path. Funding was no longer an issue; what she desperately needed now were industry connections and resources.

This was an incredible opportunity, and she wasn't about to let it slip by.

Switching effortlessly into professional mode, she flashed a warm smile and engaged the executives with perfect, charismatic grace.

Julian stood quietly by her side, occasionally chiming in to support her points, but he maintained a perfect balance. He was more than happy to play the supporting role, letting her be the undeniable star of the conversation.

Not too far away.

Yardley stood amidst the crowd, one hand tucked casually into his pocket. He looked cold and aloof, but a storm of complex emotions raged in his dark eyes.

He was mingling and exchanging pleasantries as well, but his mind was entirely elsewhere.

His eyes kept drifting over to Scarlett and Julian. Every time he caught a glimpse of her, he was struck all over again by that inexplicable, captivating beauty.

In the past, she had always trailed a few steps behind him—quiet, unremarkable, fading into the background like an afterthought.

But now, standing next to Julian, she radiated a confident, effortless charm that perfectly matched his.

They moved in perfect sync, bringing out the absolute best in each other.

She was technically just an ordinary architect, but the magnetic aura she projected made her look like the undisputed queen of the ballroom.

Julian was notoriously low-key, but anyone who was actually someone in the business knew exactly who he was and how much power he wielded.

That was why the crowd had been watching them so closely.

Many of the other women in the room had secretly shared Veronica's petty thoughts, but none had dared say them out loud.

With Veronica loudly vocalizing the insult aimed right at Scarlett, the jealous socialites felt a rush of vindictive pleasure. Smug, knowing smiles quickly spread across their faces.

Yardley had never liked Veronica's overbearing, venomous attitude. He turned his head, his glare slicing into her face like a blade.

He was just about to reprimand her when the grand spotlight in the center of the ballroom suddenly flashed on.

The host walked onto the stage, microphone in hand, and excitedly addressed the room.

"Ladies and gentlemen! We have some monumental news to share tonight! We have just received word that a designer right here from Country H has won the Gold Award at the 5th Annual Pillars of Eternity!"