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It turned out that the man Wendy was embracing was none other than the chairman of a publicly listed company in Eastcliff!

To make things even more intriguing, the man’s last name was Wilson. Could he possibly be related to them?

Charlie couldn’t help but ask Claire, “Dear, do you know if there’s any connection between the Wilson family and this Kenneth Wilson? Is he a distant relative?”

“I’m not sure…” Claire responded. “I’ve never heard of him before…”

“That’s odd…” Charlie mumbled. “Typically, the chairman of a public-listed company worth billions wouldn’t associate with someone from the lower ranks like the Wilson family, much less someone like Wendy. Do you think there might be something inappropriate going on between them?”

Claire quickly retorted, “Don’t say that! That man looks older than my uncle! There’s no way they could be having an affair!”

Meanwhile, Wendy was filled with joy and excitement, basking in the attention of the crowd. For once, she was the center of it all!

Kenneth, standing beside her, was not just the chairman of a public-listed group; he was also the head of the Chamber of Commerce. Naturally, all the businessmen present were eager to befriend him to gain his favor!

As Kenneth introduced Wendy to the crowd, he referred to her as his niece and the future heir of the Wilson family. He even announced his investment in the Wilson Group, which instantly transformed the crowd’s demeanor towards Wendy, making them exceedingly polite and respectful.

People who once ignored the Wilson family were now lining up to collaborate with the Wilson Group, all eager to get into Kenneth’s good graces. They hurriedly exchanged business cards and contact information with Wendy, hoping to establish a partnership.

Wendy felt a surge of excitement as she finally understood the kind of treatment upper-class individuals received from society. She experienced firsthand the allure of power.

Once looked down upon, the Wilson family now had a newfound status, all thanks to her decision to embrace Kenneth. Wendy had transformed into a sought-after figure in the renovation and refurbishment industry.

She couldn’t help but reflect on how materialistic everyone seemed!

At that moment, her thoughts turned to Claire. Didn’t Claire think she was so impressive? Hadn’t she mocked Wendy for being dumped by Gerald from the White family? Now, Wendy was not only involved with the much wealthier Kenneth but had also become a director of the Wilson Group! Even her grandmother had to show her respect! How could Claire possibly compare to her?

As these thoughts swirled in her mind, Wendy remembered that Claire would also be attending this industry summit, having just launched her own business and set up her studio. She began to wonder if Claire was already at the event.

So, she stood on her tiptoes, scanning the crowd for Claire.

Sure enough, an extremely beautiful figure soon caught her eye!

It was Claire!

And, of course, that so-called worthless husband, Charlie, was with her!

Wendy gritted her teeth in frustration.

Today, she would teach Claire a lesson and humiliate her just as she had been humiliated before!

Determined, Wendy grabbed Kenneth’s arm and said, “My cousin and her useless husband are here too. Let’s go over and say hello!”

Kenneth nodded in agreement, saying, “Wendy, since they’ve insulted and belittled you so much in the past, I’ll ensure they face the consequences for their actions today!”

Wendy felt a wave of gratitude and exclaimed, “Kenneth, you are so kind to me…”

Kenneth smiled gently and replied, “Of course, it’s only natural for me to treat you well.”

Then, with a sneer, he added, “Where are your cousins and that worthless husband you mentioned? Take me to meet them now! I’ll make sure they learn a lesson today so they know how to behave in the future. I’ll also see to it that everyone in the Chamber of Commerce blacklists them! Who gave them the audacity to bully my woman?! They must be tired of living!”

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