I glanced at Ivanna and then towards the staircase, whispering, "Byron left a testament for Beatrice before he died. It's in my possession now.""...Oh?" Ivanna was somewhat shocked, staring at me with wide eyes and a gaping mouth. "Does Beatrice know?""Of course not! I can't possibly mention it to her now. I'll have to wait for the right moment." I whispered back.Ivanna asked, "Did you listen to its contents?"I shook my head, "No. It's private, how could I intrude? But I guess it can't be something bad, otherwise the police wouldn't have passed it on!""What's the use? He's already done it. What was he thinking when he laid hands on his daughter?" Ivanna was furious. "He..."Just as Ivanna was about to say something, footsteps were heard from the staircase. Ivanna immediately held back what she was about to say.Beatrice had changed into a light green shirt and white pants, looking elegant as she descended the stairs.Her formerly chubby cheeks had turned more angular, and

After finishing the call, I looked at Ivanna and teased her, "You’re a soothsayer."Ivanna disdainfully replied, "I am not a soothsayer, it's my thorough understanding of these people. The grand opening ceremony of Arkadia signifies a certain level. It’s no brainer to know who will be attending this ceremony,"With her current popularity, having her to attend the opening ceremony is something other businesses would eagerly seek. You're saving a large appearance fee!" Ivanna added sarcastically, "Would she miss such a great opportunity?""Haha! Does Atlas lack this appearance fee?" I asked Ivanna with a contemptuous glance."But she came with sincerity. Can you just turn her away?" Ivanna shrugged and spread her hands.I picked up the phone and called Arnold to ask him to pick up Poppy.Arnold casually said, "No problem, leave it to me. Just give me her contact information."After giving instructions, I felt relaxed and said to Beatrice and Ivanna, "Let's go home."Back at the K

"Chloe, is what Mr. Atlas said true? Have you known each other since childhood? Isn't Mr. Atlas a foreigner? How could you have known each other since childhood?" Someone raised a question."My goodness! Is this a confession?"Brenton had a bitter expression on his face as he looked at Atlas and said, "How could you do this? You’re attractive, financially successful, and are very perceptive on top of that... Mr. Atlas, you're making things impossible for us!"Everyone burst into laughter again.Brenton continued, "You have all the skills every man should possess. How are the rest of us supposed to live? It's hard enough for men these days, and if someone like you won’t give us any room to breathe... I'm struggling here!""It comes naturally to me. You'll just have to work hard later!" Atlas fed me a shrimp again while saying, "You need to live your life to the fullest!""..."Suddenly, another male student said, "You seem to be taking things easy, Ivanna. How about introducing y

"I was afraid of this. What do you mean, once bitten, twice shy? You just misjudged him!" Ivanna poked directly at Beatrice's weak spot. "For a guy, his appearance, family background, social status... none of that matters. As long as his character is solid and he genuinely cherishes you, you’ll experience a different life. Really, Beatrice, trust me!""Looks like you’ve experienced a great awakening," I teased."Aren't you the same?" Ivanna asked. "Beatrice knows about your legendary love life. Could you be where you are now if it weren't for Atlas? He spent eighteen years looking for you and never gave up. Aren’t you happy?”Both Beatrice and I burst into laughter. I retorted, "So what you mean is, when you encounter the wrong person like I did, you should cut your losses, strengthen your resolve, and fight on bravely?""What's wrong with that? Don't focus on the process, look at the result!" Ivanna said emphatically. "A good nail does not fear the hammer. You just need to have a

The citizens had long known that the grand opening ceremony of Arkadia Plaza, the largest plaza in Asia, would be held today!Atlas had conducted substantial publicity, and the event was very impactful. There were no discounts on Arkadia’s products, but everyone had a chance to join the lottery to win jewelry from Sautoir Fine Jewelry. When you entered the square, you would use your identity card to receive a number from the lottery machine automatically. This was the most direct way to calculate Gerby's customer flow data.Today's event had also attracted the attention of the upper echelons of the province, and this was unprecedented in Gerby.I really only understood what unprecedented meant once I arrived at the scene.There were just so many people in the stage area. Still, the crowd was handled systematically to prevent any mishaps. The city had sent many police units to keep the area under control.We entered the building through a special passage, where many official repres