Silver City, late October, the temperature gradually dropping, a gentle chill enveloped in the breeze.

Tonight, a fashion charity dinner is being held at the Crown Elite International Hotel, and naturally many wealthy celebrities have been invited to attend.

Stars gathered, and the camera flashes kept going off!!!

As the editor of "Natalie" magazine, Cecilia Sterling is currently gathered with her colleagues, listening to them gossip.

The event was contracted to a planning company, so there was nothing for them to do on-site. Cecilia's intern, Gabriella Wilkins, is attending this kind of dinner for the first time and is extremely excited, chattering incessantly into Cecilia's ear.

Holding her phone, Cecilia felt a bit bored and decided to go outside to get some fresh air. As she turned her head, she saw Lucy Preston rushing towards her in a blue dress and high heels.

"Cecilia..."

The banquet hall was crowded, whether it was high society ladies or film and television stars, they all maintained an elegant and dignified posture. Lucy's sprint attracted many curious glances, but it was just a momentary distraction. Those gazes quickly moved away without a trace. As a D-list celebrity in the entertainment industry, she was virtually unknown, and naturally, no one would waste their time on her.

Cecilia glanced at Lucy's unrefined appearance and smiled, saying, "Many directors and stars have come today, and there are cameras everywhere. Can you please act more like a celebrity and pay attention to your demeanor?"

Lucy shrugged, "Anyway, hardly anyone knows me." She linked her arm with Cecilia's and leaned in to whisper in her ear, "Just a reminder, I just ran into Lydia Sterling outside."

Upon hearing Lydia's name, Cecilia's eyes drooped slightly, expressing her displeasure.

Lucy observed her expression and said, "But even though she just debuted not long ago, she is after all an artist under Starlight Entertainment and it's normal for her to be invited to the event."

Starlight Entertainment invests in multiple industries, and "Natalie" magazine, which was launched twenty years ago, is a subsidiary of Starlight Entertainment. Today's event was initiated by "Natalie" magazine, showcasing their own artists. It's as normal as it can be, considering Lydia's identity as a Starlight Entertainment artist. Moreover, apart from that, Lydia has been continuously gaining resources since her debut, and her recently aired period drama has garnered her many fans, showing her current momentum.

Cecilia murmured, but when she looked up again, her expression had returned to normal. "Don't worry, I'm fine. After all, she's just working for me, even if she is bouncing around," she said casually.

Listening to Cecilia's nonchalant tone, Lucy silently gave her a thumbs up in her heart. It had to be said that Miss Sterling had an unparalleled skill for self-comforting.

Cecilia was the only daughter of the Sterling Family and the sole heir to the Starlight Entertainment Group. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sterling, were a model couple. Cecilia grew up under their doting affection, until two years ago when she discovered that her parents' relationship had long been broken. They maintained their marriage facade for the sake of the company's interests. Mr. Sterling had already been involved with another woman, and privately, Mr. and Mrs. Sterling were living separately, not interfering with each other.

Three months ago, Cecilia entered into a business marriage alliance with Tristan Harrington, the young master of the Harrington Family. It was a further collaboration between both families, a strong alliance that led to a soaring increase in stock prices. Concurrently, Mr. and Mrs. Sterling's marriage officially came to an end.

Lydia's mother, Felicity Harrison, successfully secured her position and married into the Sterling family.

"That may be true, but you shouldn't take it lightly either. She even changed her last name, and who knows if your father won't give her a share of the company under your stepmother's influence," Lydia, Felicity's daughter from her previous marriage, remarked. Originally named Vanessa Harrison, she changed her name to Lydia when she debuted. At that time, Cecilia's parents had not yet divorced.

Cecilia's face turned dark. "She's delusional. The company is the joint effort of my parents. If she dares to make any moves against it, I won't let her off easily."

Lucy wanted to say something more, but Gabriella walked over with a smile. "Cecilia, Editor Isla is calling for you," she said with envy. "It seems like she wants to introduce you to more celebrities."

In their line of work, they had to deal with celebrities regularly. Isla Taylor was the chief editor of "Natalie" magazine. She joined the magazine right after graduation and worked her way up from being an intern to the editor-in-chief. Not only was she exceptionally capable herself, but she also enjoyed nurturing and supporting younger talents. She was unaware that Cecilia was the heiress of Starlight Entertainment, but she valued Cecilia's sensitivity and talent in fashion, and intended to cultivate her and expand her network.

Cecilia glanced at Lucy, who nodded and said, "You go ahead, we'll talk later."

Cecilia followed Gabriella to find Isla. Isla greeted them and introduced them to a few familiar faces. They were engaged in casual conversations when suddenly there was a buzz at the door. Many guests noticed the arrival of someone and hurriedly approached to strike up conversations. Isla, sporting a smile, left Cecilia behind and went to greet the newcomer.

Subconsciously, Cecilia turned her head and her gaze fell on the man surrounded by the crowd. Tristan was dressed in a sleek black suit, his figure tall and poised. His mature and stern facial features exuded a calm temperament. With long strides, he made his way inside, and the people in front moved aside without needing to be told, creating a pathway for him.

As if sensing her gaze, he turned his head slightly. His eyes lifted, and his gaze accurately met hers. The moment their eyes locked, a beam of light illuminated his face, accentuating the profound affection in his iconic peach blossom eyes, stirring one's emotions.

The most amorous peach blossom eyes, paired with such a cool and distant face, were an irresistible allure.

Cecilia paused for two seconds, then casually averted her gaze.

She wondered why he was here. Wasn't he supposed to have just returned to the country tonight?

Cecilia glanced at the flight information Tristan's assistant had sent her earlier on her phone. If she remembered correctly, he had landed a little after seven o'clock. It had been less than an hour since then, and he appeared at the banquet in his formal attire. It seemed like he had come directly from the airport.

Seeing that she hadn't arrived with Isla, Lucy walked over and winked at her. She subtly gestured towards Tristan, indicating that her husband had arrived and encouraging her to turn and look.

Cecilia ignored her and lifted a glass of red wine from a tray held by a waiter. As she listened to someone mention Tristan's name and gossip about his achievements in the business world, she couldn't help but wonder why such a big shot like him rarely attended fashion-star charity events like tonight. People couldn't help but speculate about his reason for being here and who had enough influence to invite him.

"Do we even need to guess? Mr. Harrington is the future Mr. Princess of our Starlight Entertainment, and our magazine also has a stake in him. Of course, he's here to support his wife's family company," someone remarked.

With her mouth still filled with wine, Cecilia almost choked upon hearing the term "Mr. Princess." The liquid went straight down her throat, and she couldn't taste anything. Instinctively, she looked at Gabriella, the one who made the comment.

Gabriella noticed Cecilia looking over and thought that she was unaware of Tristan's identity. Excitedly, she started informing Cecilia, "Cecilia, you know about the alliance between our Starlight Entertainment and NexaGlobal Group, right??"

Cecilia smiled faintly. Of course, she not only knew about it but was also involved in it.

Looking in Tristan's direction, Gabriella said, "The one surrounded by a group of people, receiving flattery, is the President of NexaGlobal Group and the prospective fiancé of our Starlight Entertainment's young lady. He is talented, handsome, and charming. I've only seen his photos in financial magazines, but he surpasses those popular young actors by miles. I never imagined that he would be even more handsome in person. Miss Sterling is so lucky. If I were her, I would be happily overwhelmed every day by the sight of Mr. Princess's handsome face."