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    It was Vincent.

    He waspletely unscathed, sitting alert andposed. Only then did Katelyn breathe a sigh of relief.

    Whispers sparked among the crowd.

    Though Katelyn was dressed simply today in a casual dress with no makeup, her striking features shone through, especially her eyes.

    The simpler the attire, the more striking her face appeared.

    Her beauty was so radiant that it made everyone overlook her simple outfit: a white short-sleeved T-shirt and jeans.

    The private room was crowded with many familiar faces from the local financial newspapers, all acquaintances of Vincent.

    Several flirtatious women were also present, seemingly invited to join the gathering for drinks.

    Among them was a chubby man with a noticeable belly who ogled Katelyn with desire.

    “Is she a waitress here? Quite pretty. Why don’t you join me for a drink?”

    His eyes and words made Katelyn’s skin crawl. She approached Vincent and stood before him with respect.

    “Mr. Adams, there’s been an incident at thepany.”

    Vincent caught on to her concerns immediately. He nodded indifferently and said, “Come here.”

    Katelyn moved closer to Vincent, leaned down, and whispered into his ear, shielding her mouth with her hand.

    “I heard someone might be trying to set you up at this event. Please be careful.”

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    A deep, thoughtful expression crossed Vincent’s face.

    It all made sense now—Katelyn’s unexpected presence had not been for nothing.

    This realization brightened his mood, and he found himself smiling, though he hadn’t nned to.

    All eyes were now fixed on them.

    Katelyn had made it clear she was with Vincent, ensuring they would treat her with respect. However, their nces still carried a hint of lust.

    Some ogled her with unmistakably vulgar intent, their lecherous stares making her ufortable even before they spoke.

    Katelyn’s unexpected arrival swiftly captured the attention that had previously been directed at the other women.

    A woman with long, curly hair held something in her hand and looked at Katelyn with evident displeasure. Where did this womane from? She seemed to have appeared out of nowhere.

    This unexpected intrusion disrupted the woman’s ns. Narrowing her eyes, Katelyn ryed to Vincent what she had overheard and then gave him a nod.

    “Mr. Adams, I’ll be taking my leave now.” As she spoke, she turned to leave.

    Vincent responded with a casual nod.

    As Katelyn approached the door, she failed to notice the woman with long, curly hair secretly extending her foot. Caught off guard, Katelyn stumbled forward instinctively. Just when she thought she would fall to the floor, a strong hand reached out from behind and caught her arm.

    Vincent pulled her back, and Katelyn ended up in his arms, seated on hisp.

    The entire incident unfolded in an instant, too quick for anyone to react.

    Katelyn was shaken, her heart pounding.

    Instinctively, she ced her hands on Vincent’s shoulders, looking into his eyes, which held a significant gaze.

    As their gazes met, Katelyn caught a faint whiff of tobo from him.

    Vincent’s hands rested naturally on her waist. Their closeness appeared deeply intimate, and their gazes toward each other were filled with affection. To the onlookers, Katelyn seemed more than just an employee.

    That realization dawned on everyone present. It was clear that this woman who had appeared so suddenly was important to Vincent.

    The room fell into an awkward silence. The woman with long, curly hair watched them, her eyes shing with jealousy.

    She had originally nned to be the one next to Vincent, but now her ce had been taken by this woman who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

    Momentster, Katelyn became aware of their intimate positioning.

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