Chapter 250

"If someone gives you a hard time, come to me, alright? I mean, I'm technically the wife of Orion Axis Group's CEO." "A toast to Audrey!" That one line lit up the whole room—the vibe instantly loosened up, and everyone got more into the dinner. After that, Elaine mostly just sat back. The others were eating, drinking, and chatting. Occasionally, someone would swing by to talk or toast her. Chloe was the first to leave the table. Elaine noticed her standing off to the side, a bit out of it, staring blankly ahead like her mind was somewhere else. Elaine walked over and gently tapped her on the shoulder. "Hey, you okay? Something bothering you?" Chloe quickly shook her head. "No, nothing." Elaine raised an eyebrow and teased, "You sure you're not thinking about a boy or something?" Chloe, clueless about what Elaine was hinting at, hesitated for a second, clearly debating whether to speak up. "Audrey, I..." That was enough to let Elaine know something serious was up—it wasn't just some cru