She Left, She Thrived, She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 150

Tonight’s reception was filled with influential figures and elites from the industry.

Not wanting to embarrass Dominic, Evelyn had dressed with great care.

This time, she had learned her lesson from the Novarison Pharmaceuticals Plant's 60th-anniversary celebration and avoided wearing something that would overshadow the hosts.

A sexy black velvet gown paired with dazzling diamond jewelry made her look both regal and elegant.

Evelyn was very pleased with her outfit, and Dominic praised her repeatedly. Even Gregory, who usually paid her little attention, gave her a smile.

Dominic had deliberately not brought Melanie.

He didn't want to.

And his father, Gregory, had told him not to.

For a major project requiring a five-billion-dollar investment from the Hale Group, Dominic naturally wouldn't show the proposal only to Evelyn.

Gregory had also seen it and had instructed Dominic not to tell Melanie about Adrian Mercer's reception.

“I’m afraid she’ll mess things up.”

In Gregory’s view, Melanie’s inside information was good, and collaborating with Adrian Mercer was indeed a rare opportunity for the Hale Health Center.

But it also came with enormous risks.

Melanie was very confident in her projects. If she met Adrian Mercer in person, there was no telling what she might say.

Gregory and Dominic were attending the reception primarily to gauge the atmosphere and see how others were reacting, not with any real intention to invest in Adrian Mercer's studio.

“Mr. Hale, I don’t see Mrs. Hale,” an industry elite who knew Melanie but not Evelyn asked.

“I didn’t bring her tonight. It’s all professionals here; she’d just be bored,” Dominic explained.

Beside him, Evelyn tugged on Dominic’s arm.

“Dominic, why aren’t you introducing me?”

Seeing that Evelyn didn’t want to be treated as just a pretty face, Dominic introduced her, mentioning her education and qualifications.

“So, Ms. Hale is a top student!”

Flattered, Evelyn smugly touched the brooch on her dress.

It was the very one she had begged Dominic to buy for her at the auction.

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