“Mrs. Thorpe, you… when did you invest in this venue?” a lady asked with curiosity. The location stood as one of Critport’s finest high-end venues, boasting both an exhibition hall and a spacious banquet area. Over the years, it had hosted numerous important economic summits and banquets.

“But I heard the owner of Rich Bar invested in this venue,” another lady interjected.

Ellie knew this woman. She was close to Genesis and had said it to upset her. Ellie responded with a surprised look, “Rich Bar was casually invested in by Baylee and me. In fact, your two sons are frequent visitors there. Harry mentioned they’ve significantly boosted our sales.”

“Ha ha! Mrs. Thorpe, you have a great sense of humor!”

The people nearby couldn’t help but laugh. Most of the other guests weren’t surprised; they looked like they had seen it coming. Some had thought Ellie might be the mysterious boss of Rich Bar. Now that she admitted it openly, they couldn’t help but feel envious.

The woman’s expression turned grim. She silently cursed her two sons and wished she had known the truth sooner.

Her sons also owned a bar, but it struggled financially, while Ellie’s bar was raking in money every day. While other family heirs were still learning the family business, Ellie already had a private plane, an island, and a top-notch venue in Critport!

Katharine watched Ellie with a proud expression, accepting the guests’ praise for her.

Carole stood in the corner, wearing a grim expression and gritting her teeth. No one paid her any mind. Occasionally, someone would catch sight of her and give her a mocking glance without even realizing it. She felt like a silly clown.

Carole acknowledged that the trump cards she played today backfired, ultimately enhancing Ellie’s reputation significantly. There was nothing she could do with Ellie. Even if she went back to Critport, her family and the man she loved wouldn’t spare her another glance.

Ellie let out a small yawn. Upon hearing this, Katharine quickly found a reason to escort Ellie away early. After all, she had accomplished what she set out to do today.

No one dared try to convince Ellie to stay. She was pregnant now. No one dared risk tiring her out!

After they left the event, Katharine couldn’t resist patting Ellie on the head. “Ellie, why are you so amazing?”

She found contentment in running her fingers through Ellie’s hair. “You’re so outstanding that even your brothers and I can’t do anything to assist you.” Katharine sighed, feeling both proud and apologetic. “Managing investments all these years must have been tough, right?”

Smiling, Ellie shook her head and replied, “No, it’s been smooth sailing.”

“Can I give you a hug?” Katharine asked tentatively. She and her siblings were cautious in their interactions with Ellie, aiming not to scare away their recently found sister.

Instead of words, Ellie responded with a gesture. She embraced Katharine warmly. Katharine held her tightly.

Though Ellie claimed managing her investments wasn’t tough, how could it not be, given the hardships she faced growing up?

That evening, news of Ellie showing public affection towards her husband at the charity dinner, along with her role as the boss of Rich Bar and the owner of the banquet venue, spread like wildfire among Critport’s elite. Some grew increasingly envious of Ellie due to her successful investments.

“Don’t dwell on it. There’s no need to compare Ellie to your son,” a president told his wife.

“Why shouldn’t we compare? If someone like Ellie can succeed, so can our son!”

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