Even more peculiar, Third Young Master Jun displayed cold indifference towards Shang Jingchen. His thin lips curled up in a mocking smile, his eyes arrogant, acting holier than thou.

Despite wracking their brains, none of the elites could understand why these two young gentlemen of high society were at odds with each other just because of a woman.

"Third Young Master, this is Mrs. Gu of the Gu Group." The executives immediately tried to defuse the awkward silence, introducing Mrs. Gu to Third Young Master Jun.

Third Young Master Jun’s gaze shifted from Shang Jingchen to Mrs. Gu, his handsome face instantly stiffening.

Upon seeing him, Mrs. Gu turned pale and involuntarily took a step back.

This bizarre reaction from both parties left all the executives dumbfounded, their hearts pounding with shock.

Did something go wrong? What on earth was going on? There was something off about these three individuals, what had transpired between them? Who could tell them the truth!

Shang Jingchen looked at them puzzled.

Why would Mrs. Gu be so afraid of Third Young Master Jun? Third Young Master Jun’s expression was equally odd in return. His gaze on Mrs. Gu was complicated as if harboring a touch of resentment.

This was too bizarre! Could it be that Mrs. Gu and Third Young Master Jun knew each other?

But clearly, both Third Young Master Jun and Mrs. Gu were seasoned individuals whom had seen it all. Their temporary lapse in demeanor was quickly replaced with poise.

Mrs. Gu regained her aloof expression, hesitant to gaze at Third Young Master Jun anymore.

Yet, Third Young Master Jun was smiling in a peculiar, wry way. He extended his hand, saying slowly, "I’ve heard so much about Mrs. Gu, I never imagined you to be so formidable that you’ve taken control of the Gu Group."

Seeing the mood beginning to relax, the other executives chimed in, "Third Young Master, Mrs. Gu is a powerhouse in the business world. She has great capability, not inferior to any man."

Third Young Master Jun tightly gripped Mrs. Gu’s hand, grinning even more eerily.

"Of course, I’m aware. Mrs. Gu’s shrewd tactics, formidable aura, and decisive ruthlessness are not something the average person possesses, it fills me with admiration."

Mrs. Gu’s hand trembled within his grip.

She looked at Third Young Master Jun’s grinning face. A wave of pain flashed deep in her indifferent eyes, making her appear momentarily fragile.

She pulled her hand away, having never said a word from the beginning till the end.

Finally, she said, "I’m feeling a bit unwell this evening, so I’d like to rest."

The moment Mrs. Gu left, the atmosphere heated up again. Third Young Master Jun and Shang Jingchen scoffed at each other, barely deigning to shake hands before chatting with the other entrepreneurs.

This caused people to speculate about what kind of feud existed between these two business moguls.

"Mr. Hua Lunxi, we meet once again." Third Young Master Jun extended his hand with a smile. The Hua Clan’s IT corporation was extremely successful and considered one of the greatest achievements of Eastern entrepreneurship in the West. The computer and mobile security software they developed was the highest selling in the world, with a market range spanning across Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe.

Third Young Master Jun thought that it was worth pulling this corporation into the ’New’ Group as they had a substantial market in Europe and the Americas, which would greatly benefit New’s infiltration into these regions.

However, the Hua Clan seemed uninterested in anything beyond business, which posed somewhat of a challenge.

"You are..." as Hua Lunxi began, confusion flashed across his face, he then suddenly remembered, showing a small, bright smile, "Ah, I remember now. We met years ago at the Rosmandanli family gathering."

"Yes, my aunt married into the Rosmandanli family, I used to study abroad with her and got my education there."

Astonishment washed over Hua Lunxi. The Rosmandanli family was legendary; a few hundred years prior, they had controlled the world’s economic lifelines and held immense wealth.

Even though their power was not as great as it used to be, they are still an old and eminent family in Europe and America, one of the most prestigious and affluent houses.