Chapter 703

The next time Cedric saw her was at a banquet. This time, the woman was no longer dressed in the same type of clothes as when she had been outside the bar. Instead, she wore a modest, light blue gown. Her every movement exuded the refined and restrained elegance of a well-bred lady. Among the crowd, Cedric instantly spotted her. Those standing nearby noticed Cedric's gaze fixed on Victoria. One of them explained with a smile, "This young lady is the daughter of the institute. I believe her name is Victoria. She's young but very capable. It's said she has researched a lot of difficult medical cases." That was the first time Cedric heard Victoria's name. Perhaps due to the intensity of his stare, Victoria felt his gaze and turned to look at him. Their eyes met in mid-air, and the moment she saw him, the smile on her face immediately froze. She quickly walked toward him and approached him with a glass of wine in hand. Seeing Cedric standing before her, she couldn't help but feel a