"Veyron." Naomi snorted coldly and pointed a finger at him. "Do you even know who stands behind Sophia Monroe?"She didn't wait for an answer. "He is one of the most influential figures in the entertainment industry. His influence reaches almost every corner of it."Her chin lifted proudly as she looked down at him. "Rafe Lawson has the power to make or break celebrities, production companies and brands with just a few words. If you still refuse to kowtow to me, I will have Raven & Radiance blacklisted from the entertainment industry!"Veyron's eyes narrowed slightly. So that was it. Judging from Naomi's confidence, she clearly had no idea what had happened between him and Rafe earlier.A faint sneer tugged at the corner of his lips. "Heh."That single chuckle immediately infuriated Naomi."You—!" Her outstretched finger trembled with fury. "What are you laughing at? Do you think I'm joking with you?"Veyron leaned back casually. "Naomi, I'd advise you not to act arrogant in front of

Veyron's lips curled into a faint, lopsided smile, but he continued eating as though nothing had happened. He didn't even bother looking up.Naomi, however, was already brimming with excitement. She turned toward Sophia with a bright smile and hurried forward."Miss Monroe, you're finally—" Her words abruptly died in her throat.Sophia walked straight past her. She didn't even spare her a glance.Naomi's outstretched hand remained suspended awkwardly in the air while the smile on her face slowly froze. What was going on?"Miss Monroe?" She quickly turned around. "Miss Monroe, you—"THUD!Sophia suddenly dropped to her knees. Naomi froze. It felt as though all the air had been sucked from her lungs.Sophia lowered her head, her voice trembling with anxiety. "Mr Blackthorne, I've come to apologize."Naomi stared at her in disbelief. For several seconds, she wondered whether she had somehow misunderstood what she had just heard. But Sophia remained kneeling. She was actually kneeling bef

Seeing Naomi's completely unrepentant attitude, the hotel manager's expression darkened. He pulled the walkie-talkie attached to his suit from his pocket and spoke into it immediately."Security team, come to the restaurant. We have a guest causing a disturbance. Bring enough men to handle the situation." His voice was calm, but there was no room for negotiation.Less than a minute later, hurried footsteps approached from the entrance. The security captain arrived with several guards and immediately looked toward the manager."Manager, where is the troublemaker?"The manager raised his hand and pointed directly at Naomi. "Her."Naomi's facial expression changed drastically."Throw her out," the manager ordered coldly. "And from today onward, she is not allowed to dine in this hotel again."The security captain nodded without hesitation. "Yes, sir."He gestured to two guards. "Take her out."The two security guards immediately approached Naomi."What are you doing?" Her eyes widened. "

Iris' brows furrowed in confusion. She clearly didn't understand what Veyron meant. "She lied? About what?""Mr Tyson is still inside his office." Veyron's answer came without hesitation. His expression remained completely calm, as though he were stating an obvious fact."Impossible." Iris stared at him in disbelief and pointed toward the company building. "The receptionist clearly told us he's on a business trip. If he's out of town, how could he possibly be in his office?""Because she lied." Veyron shook his head. "There was something wrong with her from the moment you mentioned Mr Tyson."Iris' expression became thoughtful. "What did you notice?""She hesitated before answering you." Veyron's gaze remained fixed on the building. "Then she avoided eye contact and immediately gave you a reason to leave. She didn't even try to check whether Mr Tyson was available."He paused. "Most importantly, she looked relieved when you agreed to leave."Iris fell silent. Now that he mentioned it,

Veyron snorted coldly and completely ignored Naomi. His attention shifted toward Mr Tyson. "Are you certain you want to cooperate with her?"His voice was calm. Yet the moment their eyes met, Mr Tyson felt an inexplicable chill run through his body. That gaze... It was deep, cold and frighteningly indifferent.For a brief moment, the elderly businessman found himself unable to speak. Why was he so intimidated by this young man?But then he quickly snapped out of his daze and frowned. He had been in business for decades. He had met countless influential people, yet he had never felt such an overwhelming sense of pressure from someone so young. He couldn't allow himself to be intimidated."Yes." Although his voice carried a slight tremor, he quickly cleared his throat and straightened his back. "What's wrong with my decision? Do you intend to tell me how I should run my business?""No." Veyron's expression became colder. His gaze remained fixed on the old man. "You'll simply regret it."