Contract Marriage: Abusive Love with Mr.CEO-Chapter 91 - 56: Unexpectedly Meeting Him 1
"Do you know him? Heβs the president of βSkytopβ Group... Heβs even more handsome than people say, absolutely captivating..." ππ£ππ²π°πππ§π π§ππ.πππΊ
After a brief gaze, Rebecca Quentin slowly withdrew her eyes, bowing her head and laughing awkwardly.
It had been a while since her divorce from Howard Geoffrey, and aside from Roger Leonard, there didnβt seem to be anyone who truly recognized her as Howard Geoffreyβs ex-wife.
She had been puzzled at first, but after some thought, it seemed quite normal. Her short, two-year marriage with Howard Geoffrey hadnβt afforded them many opportunities to appear in the news together. Besides, many people had said she wasnβt good enough for him. Since she wasnβt as stunning as Christine Quinn, she likely hadnβt left much of an impression on anyone. This was especially true now that she had gone from being a T City debutante to a woman struggling to make a living. Even if their names were identical, no one would likely connect her to Howard Geoffrey.
Her coworker daydreamed, "If I could spend a night with him, my life would be complete..."
Rebecca Quentin joked, "Heβs already engaged. You should give up on that idea and cherish the man you have!"
Her coworker suddenly turned her head and asked seriously, "There were rumors a long time ago that he wasnβt very good... in that department. I bet itβs just gossip, spread by malicious people!"
Rebecca Quentin frowned, "What?"
Her coworker giggled, "Iβm talking about *that* aspect..."
OMG, what are these girls thinking these days? She had unwittingly been caught in the crossfire.
But thinking about it, she had been pretty "malicious" herself back when she was with him...
She remembered how he used to exhaust her to the point of complete disorientation; she often didnβt even know when he had carried her to bed. The thing was, the next day her entire body would be unbearably sore and aching. One time, she actually slept for an entire day...
Ugh, why was she thinking about these things...
Thankfully, the dim lighting hid her flushed face. Flustered, she blurted out, "Oh dear, if the supervisor finds out weβre slacking off and chatting, weβll definitely get an earful!"
Her coworker slapped her forehead, "Oh no! I almost forgot I have to go announce the guest list over there. Iβm leaving..."
The young woman, holding her skirt, practically skipped out of Rebecca Quentinβs line of sight. Rebecca Quentin couldnβt help but shake her head. She noticed out of the corner of her eye that Howard Geoffrey was no longer where heβd been standing, but she didnβt try to track his movements. Instead, she immersed herself once again in the work before her.
γThe main characters had arrived, and the gala began in earnest.γ
A government representative stood on the temporary stage, speaking eloquently about the governmentβs far-sighted vision for the project. This was followed by the announcement of the group that had won the bid.
For some reason, as the official made the announcement, her heart inexplicably tightened. She strained her ears, her breathing slowing as she listened intently.
"I will now announce that this time, the governmentβs project will be undertaken by the βOverskyβ Group..."
Her heart lurched, and Rebecca Quentinβs hand trembled. In that instant, the champagne tower beside her collapsed.
CRASH! CLATTER...
The harsh sound of the collapsing champagne tower instantly cut off the officialβs speech, drawing everyoneβs attention.
The government official was visibly displeased, his brow tightly furrowed.
The hotel manager immediately rushed over to their supervisor, gesticulating and berating her...
Rebecca Quentin was momentarily flustered and unsure what to do. Instinctively, she glanced up, wanting to see everyoneβs reaction, but her eyes accidentally met Howard Geoffreyβs gaze as he looked in her direction.
In that fleeting second of eye contact, she instantly sensed that Howard Geoffrey recognized her. But she had no time to dwell on it; she immediately crouched down and began picking up the glass shards from the floor.
With the help of several colleagues and hotel waiters present, the minor disturbance was quickly managed. Just as Rebecca Quentin was about to go to the kitchen to wash her hands, she heard the government official announce anewβ "This time, the government project will be jointly constructed by the βSkytopβ Group, with the βOverskyβ Group providing assistance..."
At this moment, Rebecca Quentin was filled with such profound regret it felt like her insides were turning green; she loathed herself for her pathetic lack of composure. In truth, she didnβt genuinely care about the projectβs outcome; perhaps it was just some lingering feelings deep down that hadnβt completely faded.
γJust outside the kitchen, Rebecca Quentin stood with her head bowed, enduring a tirade from Eleanor, the supervisor assigned by their company.γ
"Do you have any idea how important this occasion is? Even government officials are treating todayβs guests with the utmost care, yet you dared to cause such a huge disturbance! If I didnβt know Isabella was the one who recommended you, Iβd throw you out this instant!"
