Chapter-32
"I don't recall Dahlia inviting you. Are you really so shameless?" Chris sneered.
"I invited Dustin. Do you have a problem with that?" Natasha took a few steps forward. Her domineering stance made Chris take a few steps back.
"Hmph! You're a man that needs a woman to stand up for you? What a useless man!" Chris grimaced disdainfully. He added, "And you! You'll regret it sooner or later, staying with this trash!"
"What does that have to do with you? Stay away from me!" Natasha snorted coldly. She put her arms around Dustin and walked into the hall without care.
"Stupid bitch! You're so full of yourself! I'll get you in bed one day!" Chris gritted his teeth as he watched them walk away. He couldn't understand why someone as useless as Dustin was so good with women.
"Chris, you're here to join the fun too?" A fashionably dressed man exited a Maybach.
"Hey! Isn't that Jeff Anderson? You're here too?" Chris's eyes lit up. It was none other than Hunter Anderson's son, Jeff Anderson!
"The Harmon family is launching a new company, so I had to come!" Jeff smiled.
"Jeff! The Harmon family is honored to have someone like you attend the opening ceremony!" Chris started to butter him up.
"Nonsense! Even my dad has to show respect before the Steel Lady. What a business. prodigy! I'm nothing compared to her." Jeff was very composed.
"You're being modest."
Chris smiled smugly, and quickly changed the topic. "Speaking of the Steel Lady, I've never seen her before today. I wonder if she is as beautiful as they say?"
"Among the Four Beauties of Swinton, Natasha ranks first. Her beauty is unmatched. It's a shame that no man can get their hands on such an exquisite woman." Jeff lamented.
"Not even you?" Chris was stunned.
"Bullshit! I would be honored even to carry her shoes!" Jeff rolled his eyes. He dared not speak informally of someone of equal status to his father.
"If even you aren't worth it, what hope is there for the rest of us." Chris sighed.
"To be honest, someone like the Steel Lady couldn't care less about a man's background. As long as she likes him, even a pauper could become a prince!" Jeff added.
"Someone so lucky wouldn't exist!" Chris shook his head.
"That's hard to say," Jeff said with a chuckle, and continued, "Truth be told, I heard a rumor that the Steel Lady has found herself a boyfriend. She even plans to push him to the top in Swinton."
"Huh? Is that true?" Chris was so startled his body quivered with excitement.
"Why would I lie to you about this? I guess you'll be able to see it soon," Jeff quipped.
"Who is so lucky to get her attention?" Chris narrowed his eyes, his gaze filled with jealousy and admiration. After all, she was a business prodigy, one of the wealthiest people in Swinton. Not only did she have money and power, but she was also breathtaking. Such an exquisite woman was as rare as a four–leaf clover.
"I don't know who it is, but I'm sure if you could get on good terms with him, you would have a bright future!" Jeff reminded him.
"When you put it like that, I really want to know this guy." His eyes lit up, and he quickly asked, "Jeff, you're quite influential. Can you get me an introduction?"
"An introduction? I have yet to be introduced and you want me to introduce you?" Jeff answered exasperatedly. Before coming, his father had asked him to strike up an acquaintance with this new guy. As long as they could become friends, he wouldn't have to worry for the rest of his life.
"I've told you what I can. It depends on yourself to change your fate." Jeff couldn't be bothered to say more. He waved his hand and entered the venue.
Chris smiled apologetically and trailed in behind. At this moment, he looked forward to meeting this person. Now that the Nolan family was facing bankruptcy, he could get help from the Harmon family and overcome this matter if he could get acquainted with this guy.
Then he wouldn't need to abscond with the money. As time passed, more guests arrived to give their congratulations. The entire venue was filled with people. A famous entertainer was also putting on a performance on the main stage. Below, the guests were talking and laughing over some wine.
"Dahlia, this is a nice place. You would be the owner in the future, right?" Florence glanced around, thrilled.
"Mom, I'm just partners with the Harmon family. I'm merely a secondary stakeholder even if we established a company together," Dahlia explained.
"That's good enough. Once we get on the same boat with the Harmon family, we won't have to worry in the future!" Florence was delighted.
"Sis! Your career is booming right now. You must have made a lot of money, right? When are you getting me a nice car?" James smiled flatteringly beside her.
"I give you quite a lot of pocket money every month. Is it not enough?" Dahlia asked unhappily. She did not like giving handouts, even to her own brother.
"It used to be enough. But I've invested all my savings into Nolan Pharmaceuticals, so now I'm broke," James said exasperatedly.
"Then you just sit and wait for the dividends," Dahlia said dismissively. As she turned around, she caught sight of Dustin and Natasha out of the corner of her eye.
"You invited Dustin here? What a downer!" James followed her line of view and frowned.
"I didn't," Dahlia denied flatly.
"He came without any invitation? That's so shameless!" James grimaced. Then his gaze landed on Natasha, and he immediately perked up. "Hey, who's that beauty next to him? She's stunning!"
"What beauty? She's a vixen!" Florence continued rather calmly, "She was the one causing trouble at the Jackson Group, and I nearly slapped her!"
"It was her?" James' tone turned cold, and he spat, "Shit! Dustin is so heartless. How dare he bring this bitch to such an important occasion today? He's such an eyesore!"
"Look, Dahlia, he's finally revealed his true colors. It's a shame. You were so nice to him, yet he's so ungrateful and even tried to ruin this occasion. I have to teach him a lesson today!" As she spoke, Florence got ready to confront him.
"Mom! Today is the opening ceremony, don't cause any trouble!" Dahlia quickly grabbed her mother. She knew once her mother started making a scene, it would not end well.
"Hmph! I'll let him get away with it this time!" Although Florence was very upset, she tried to calm herself down. No matter what, she couldn't embarrass her own daughter.
"Dahlia, you're here?" Chris brought Jeff and walked over with a smile.
"Here, I want to introduce you to someone."
"This is Mr. Anderson's son, Jeff!" Chris stretched out his hand as if he was presenting something valuable.
"So, you're Jeff Anderson? It's a great pleasure to meet you!" James immediately tried. to curry favor with him. This was Swinton's most distinguished elite, and he had a much more respected status than him.
"I didn't expect you to come, Mr. Anderson! The Nicholson family is honored!" Florence was smiling broadly. Needless to say, Mr. Anderson's son had to be some big shot.
"Nice to meet you, Jeff." Dahlia smiled and greeted him warmly.
"You must be Ms. Nicholson. It seems the rumors are true, you're really stunning!" Although he had never met Dahlia, he had heard of her. She was one of the Four Beauties in Swinton and a rising star.