Chapter 229

Two men stood at the door. Ronald Wright had on a crisp white shirt and black slacks—a classic combo—top button undone, black long coat draped over, looking sharp but effortlessly cool. His face was cold enough to make people keep their distance. Paul Allen was a step behind him, keeping a straight face like always. The crowd nearly gasped. "No way! The head of Huaxiao Group really showed up? Damn, Eva’s got some serious connections. How the hell did she manage to invite someone like him? Unreal!" "Mr. Wright, we're honored! Didn't expect you here!" Everyone scrambled to their feet, especially Steven Nelson and William Jackson, who had just been playing it cool—they were now grinning ear to ear. Eva Baker was beaming, batting her lashes while pushing back a carefully curled strand of hair, eyes locked on Ronald like she couldn’t look away. Me? I stayed seated, watching Ronald frown slightly. Honestly, it kinda shocked me he'd come. Even if Huaxiao needed to recruit talent, there was no