Following Western social etiquette, Mrs. Pierce leaned in and exchanged light cheek kisses with Quinn.
With a perfectly poised, elegant smile, Quinn spoke in flawless, native-sounding English, offering genuine praise for the older woman's custom gown and exquisite jewelry.
Mr. Pierce opted for a traditional handshake with Miles, his tone warm and familiar yet maintaining professional boundaries.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Mr. Pierce gestured smoothly to the side, introducing several multinational executives to Miles.
In this top-tier social circle, every word spoken carried immense business weight. There was no room for empty small talk, and every gesture radiated the quiet dominance of industry leaders.
Jade sidled up to Miles. When she heard one of the executives mixing German into his English, she eagerly stepped forward, assuming Miles couldn't understand, and took it upon herself to translate.
"Miles, he's saying there is currently an oversupply in the international crude oil market, causing violent fluctuations in Brent crude spot prices. Several European and American energy groups are adjusting their futures positions."
"They also mentioned plans to push forward joint investments in offshore floating oil platforms in Southeast Asia and are looking for international capital. He's asking if you have any interest in entering the cross-border energy sector."
The executives couldn't understand the Mandarin, assuming she was accurately relaying their words.
Miles, however, merely frowned. His voice was cool and detached. "Jade, step back."
Jade froze. Assuming he was simply acknowledging that he got the gist, she kept her sweet smile plastered on, radiating unearned superiority as she nodded at the executives.
Hunter visibly cringed. Did Jade seriously think Mr. York couldn't understand German?
Mr. Elon, the CEO of the Hans Group, hadn't said there was an *oversupply* in the crude oil market—he said there was an *undersupply*. And the energy groups weren't just *adjusting* their futures positions; they were *increasing* them. She completely botched the most fundamental details and still had the nerve to show off?
So this was what a true Eastern beauty looked like—soft yet striking features, a stunning silhouette, and an effortless, grounded confidence.
Combined with her impeccable grace, she was absolutely flawless.
One of the socialites stepped forward with a warm smile. "You are truly the most beautiful Eastern woman I have ever had the pleasure of meeting."
"Thank you!" Quinn replied graciously in perfect English.
Upon being introduced to Madame Virmont, she seamlessly transitioned into fluent French to offer her greetings.
"Quinn, I heard you translated Marguerite Yourcenar's novel and even won the gold medal. That is truly remarkable."

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The readers' comments on the novel: She Walked Away With His Twins While He Begged the Ground She Walked On
Lol.. this guy is a complete fool , I dont know how he is the top predator , he rather believes Jade than Doctor's diagnosis 🙄 he is rich , if he didn't believe that particular doc ,he cud take her to another doctor. N he says he thinks of her as sis I mean no brother is this obsessed with his sis ,he does have a bio sis, he doesnt behave with her like that....
Whats wrong with grandparents in this kind of stories? They force the wife to stay even if she is miserable bcos they believe their grandson loves her but never tell how a married guy shud behave just enabling his behavior. 😏...
He can be friends with Jade with no boundaries but she cant be friends with Ethan? Such hypocrisy. So he does know the way he is being with Jade is wrong and still does it...
This guy brought the kid against her mom's wishes and he doesn't even respect her n when her kids are hurt she can't even fight? What gives him the right? He is just plain disgusting...
Why does he have authority over other kids? Why wud he send his assistant to bring the kids over against their mom's wishes? This guy is just stupid ,it's like a mad n stupid dog sitting on money n just doing whatever he feels like without an ounce of respect for others....
You are just a snob and holier than thou person....
His aristocratic upbringing stopped him from losing composure? Seriously , his aristocratic upbringing is not that great , he got no morals , only using underhanded tactics on a helpless individual . He got money ,so it's a viable sophistry when his heart is rotten. When the winter's family is in the wrong ,why is he scared of them attacking his wife and the winter's family doesn't even give him a shot n he still acts like a dog for them. Please don't make him the endgame for her....
It's for her own good . He is afraid of Arthur Quinn ? I mean what use is he as a husband when he's afraid of someone will ruin his wife's career n already had done once and he still doesn't have the guts to stand up for her? He can only show his power n abuse on innocent ones with no background like his wife? How disgusting is he? N he thinks he's above everyone and even when he looks down upon someone bcos she is a maid's daughter , when he is this spineless?...
Why only one episode uploading for the last 2 days?...
I would have accepted the jerk husband ending up with the heroine if he’s only powerful, intelligent but he’s so powerless and so stupid....