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Chapter 145
The morning sun cast a bright, pale light across the massive glass dome of the Capital City Technology Expo Center. Outside the complex, long lines of supply trucks and delivery vans were moving slowly through the security gates, while hundreds of corporate teams in matching jackets unloaded equipment and rolling crates.Chloe walked briskly into the cavernous space of Hall B, clutching a leather folder to her chest. She wore a sharp grey business suit and flat walking shoes, ready for a full day of supervising the setup. Alex walked right beside her, holding a paper bag with two hot cups of coffee and a fresh pastry he had bought from the lobby cafe. Behind them, Celine followed at a steady pace, holding her tablet and checking the morning schedules."Our booth is supposed to be located at space B-18," Chloe said, looking at the layout map on the wall near the entrance. "It is right near the center walkway. If our engineers arrived on time, the basic structural frame should already b
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Alex sat down on the edge of the plush sofa, resting his bandaged hand loosely on his knee. He looked up at Celine with an innocent, puzzled tilt of his head. "Celine, you know how these big city rules work. Can a private sponsor really just throw out an invited company over a spilled glass of wine? What about the other exhibitors? Wouldn't that make the whole committee look ridiculous?"Celine turned to look at Alex, her dark eyes steady. "In Capital City, Mr. Reed, appearances matter, but raw power matters far more. If the committee expels Miller Tech without a formal investigation, there will certainly be private complaints from independent firms. However, none of those smaller companies would dare to voice their objections openly, because they all fear retaliation from the Blackwood Group. If Damian wants a booth removed, the committee usually finds an administrative excuse, such as an incomplete safety inspection or a missed filing deadline.""That is exactly what I was worried a
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The private executive elevator rose smoothly toward the top floor of the Grand Hyatt, leaving the loud murmur of the ballroom far behind them. Inside the polished cabin, the silence felt heavy. Chloe stood with her back against the handrail, her chest rising and falling as the initial rush of adrenaline began to drain away. She looked down at her hands, which were trembling ever so slightly, before turning her gaze toward Alex."Alex," Chloe said softly, breaking the quiet. "Do you think I went too far back there? Throwing wine into the face of the Blackwood family’s heir in front of hundreds of people?"Alex smiled gently, stepping closer to her and taking both of her cold hands into his warm palms. "Not in the slightest, Chloe. You did exactly what needed to be done. Damian Blackwood didn't come to our table to negotiate business; he came to humiliate you, take your company, and destroy our marriage. If you had stayed polite and smiled through his insults, he would have thought you
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"I am her husband," Alex replied simply, keeping his voice smooth and untroubled. "And when someone speaks to my wife like that, it is my job to stand here. As for my suit, it might be cheap, Mr. Blackwood, but at least it is completely dry."A soft, muffled gasp ran through the nearby tables. Several younger executives quickly covered their mouths to hide their smiles, while the older board directors exchanged nervous glances.Damian’s knuckles turned white as he clenched his fists. "You think you're clever, don't you, little parasite? You think because you stand in front of her, you're a real man? You are nothing! You have no money, no lineage, no title, and no future! You exist solely because this woman feels pity for you and keeps you on a leash! Without her, you would be begging for scraps in an alleyway!"Chloe stepped up slightly behind Alex, her hand resting firmly against his arm. Her eyes were sharp as knives as she looked past Alex’s shoulder at Damian. "Do not flatter your
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"Divorce him?" Chloe repeated, her fists clenching at her sides.A collective gasp echoed across the surrounding tables."Exactly," Damian smiled proudly, his chest puffed out like a peacock. "And once the divorce is finalized, you will accept my hand in marriage. You will become Mrs. Blackwood. You will step into the highest tier of high society in Capital City. You will have diamond necklaces, private jets, and the respect of every elite family in the country. Instead of dragging an embarrassing, jobless beggar behind you, you will stand beside a real man who rules an empire."Julian smirked behind Damian, while several young heirs in the crowd nodded in approval, clearly believing that any woman from an outside province would leap at such an extraordinary offer."Think about it, Chloe," Damian urged, his voice full of arrogant persuasion. "Five hundred million dollars, national market dominance, and the prestige of the Blackwood name. In exchange, all you have to do is throw away t
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Damian’s face darkened with irritation as he watched Alex calmly chew another bite of steak. In all his years as the young master of the Blackwood Group, no one had ever dared to treat his presence with such complete disregard. He opened his mouth to snap, but then caught himself, shaking his head with a condescending sneer."A stray dog only cares about the bone in front of him," Damian said loudly, waving his hand toward Alex as if brushing away a fly. "It is my mistake for expecting manners from someone who belongs in a kitchen. It is foolish to speak of grand ambitions to a creature who only thinks about his belly."Alex continued to eat at his own slow, steady pace, cutting a small piece of roasted potato without batting an eye.Damian turned back to Chloe, smoothing the front of his tailored tuxedo jacket. The smug, confident smile returned to his aristocratic face, his eyes gleaming with greedy ambition."Let us talk about real business, Miss Miller," Damian said, stepping clos
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