Chapter 989
Chapter 989:
Therefore, rejecting their presence was simply not a viable option.
Since she couldn’t refuse them, she would have to handle their visit with as much grace as possible.
“How could I possibly mind?” Millie replied with a radiant smile. “I’m both humbled and surprised that you took the time to attend my party tonight.” Her plan was simple: allow them to stay and make their public appearance, and then, just before she made her major announcement, she would politely escort them out.
After Millie delivered her diplomatic response, Derek’s gaze shifted to focus on Helga, who was still standing protectively nearby.
“Helga, there’s really no need to look so worried,” Derek said with a slight smile. “I’m not here to cause any trouble for Millie p>
Helga let out a knowing chuckle. “I’m not particularly worried about you, Derek. But there are plenty of other people here tonight, and malicious gossip has a way of spreading like poison p>
Helga had lived through these kinds of social situations many times before, and she knew how quickly rumors could destroy reputations.
Derek made a dismissive sound under his breath and then reached over to pat Millie’s hand in a loving gesture before allowing Norma to wheel him toward the seating area.
Once Derek and Norma had settled themselves at a table in the back, Helga also gave Millie’s hand an encouraging squeeze before moving away to mingle with other guests.
Helga was wise enough not to say too much while so many people were watching their every move and listening to their every word.
After both Derek and Helga had moved away, the crowd continued buzzing with animated conversation about this unexpected development.
Suddenly, another wave of excitement swept through the gathering as yet another commotion erupted near the entrance.
𝖋𝖔𝖗 𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖔𝖓𝖌𝖊𝖗 𝖘𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖈𝖊: ⸰co⸰m
A luxury car pulled up outside, and someone in a wheelchair was carefully helped out of the vehicle.
“Wait a second! Is that really Napier Evans?” someone called out in amazement. “I can’t believe Napier actually came p>
At that very moment, a pristine Rolls-Royce Phantom glided to a stop at the curb with elegant precision.
“Look, it’s Archie!” another voice shouted. “Archie’s here too p>
Following Archie’s dramatic entrance, several more expensive cars pulled up in quick succession. A parade of distinguished elderly individuals with silver hair began making their way into the hall.
“My God, that’s the chairman of WW Securities p>
“And there’s Mr. Stewart p>
“Mrs. Armstrong is here too p>
“Wait, there’s even more arriving! Who is that p>
“What is really going on here? Usually, business events like this are attended by the younger generation, but tonight it seems like exclusively the older, more powerful generation is showing up p>
“You’re absolutely right! These people rarely make appearances at events like this anymore p>
The excited chatter filled the air as more and more influential figures continued arriving.