Aurora had indeed bought a ticket to abroad. However, Connor's men couldn't find her at the airport she was supposed to arrive at, and there was no evidence of her traveling to other countries.
Connor and Adam continued searching for her for five months, but they had no luck.
Aurora Baker had essentially disappeared…
four years later, at the airport.
The special assistant of Stellar Group, Mason, waited anxiously outside the airport. He kept his eyes fixed on the exit. Finally, a woman appeared, and he sighed in relief.
He quickly approached her and greeted her politely. "Welcome, Miss Aurora."
The woman was dressed in a tight blue dress that showed off her lovely curves. She slowly took off her sunglasses, revealing her bright eyes.
"Thank you," she said with a warm smile.
She had changed a lot in the past four years. No one from her old life would ever recognize this dazzling woman as the gentle daughter of the Baker family, Aurora Baker.
Though Mason had seen her countless times through a computer screen, he was still captivated by her beauty in real life. He hurriedly took her luggage. "Would you like to go to the hotel first or head straight to the company?"
"Let's go to the company first."
Mason nodded and took Aurora directly to the Stellar Group office.
Stellar Group had become a very powerful company, despite having only been founded just two years ago. It was quickly catching up to the Four Major Family Corporations, and even earned the respect of their leaders.
Not much was known about the person in charge of Stellar Group, leading to much speculation. Only the executives of Stellar knew the true identity of the person at the top.
Mason led Aurora upstairs. The receptionist at the front desk noted how he was so attentive to a mysterious woman. She couldn't help but wonder who she was.
Minutes later, Aurora reached the top floor of the building. Looking down at the familiar sights of the city, she felt her anxiety growing.
She quickly composed herself and asked Mason, "Isn't tomorrow Sir King's birthday?"
"Yes! Are you planning to go?"
At the mention of the King family, Aurora's eyes flickered with unreadable emotions, but she soon returned to her normal self and smiled sweetly.
"We have a project in collaboration with the King family, don't we? Of course, I have to go."
Mason nodded and was about to leave when Aurora stopped him again. "I don't have a suitable dress. Have someone send some over."
After he left, the large office became quiet.
Aurora couldn't help but recall the past, and a bitter smile appeared on her face.
Suddenly, her thoughts were interrupted by her ringing phone.
Aurora answered the video call and saw two adorable children on the screen.
"Mommy!" They exclaimed.
Seeing their chubby faces on the screen, Aurora felt her anxiety melt away.
"Have you two been good?" Aurora asked softly.
"Yes!" The little boy answered sweetly, while the little girl whispered, "Grandpa took us to the park today."
"The park?" She raised an eyebrow, "Then you need to behave for Grandpa. Mommy will be back soon."
The children nodded and chatted for a while before ending the call.
The moment the call ended, Aurora's gentle smile and demeanor vanished, replaced by her sharp business persona.
At night, the mansion was brightly lit.
Inside the hall, big shots from Atlanta gathered, chatting lively.
These people would be the center of attention outside, but the King family managed to invite them all to the party.
Connor stood in the second-floor hallway, observing the scene below with a detached expression.
His handsome face had matured over the past four years, radiating wisdom and depth. His well-tailored ash suit emphasized his tall stature, attracting admiring glances from the ladies present.
Connor ignored their stares, glancing back at his assistant, Adam.
Adam adjusted his glasses and spoke rapidly, "We heard that the CEO of Stellar Group has returned to the country today. They should be here for Sir King's birthday celebration."
The Kings and Stellar Group had reached an agreement two months ago to collaborate on a major project. The CEO of
Stellar returned at this point with the purpose of negotiating with the Kings in person.
Connor replied, "Politely escort them to the second floor later."
Adam agreed but hesitated before adding, "Miss Avery is also almost here, and… "
He stopped suddenly, sensing a change in Connor's mood.
"Sir?"
Connor's jawline tightened, and his intense gaze fell on the entrance, his presence commanding.
Following his gaze, Adam was shocked to see the person at the entrance. A familiar woman that they thought they'd never see again.
"It's…" Adam murmured. "It's her…"