Chapter 299 Someone Actually Wants to Assassinate Me
As time passed; more and more people arrived at the party.
Most of them had come to network and expand their opportunities with further connections. William noticed that Oscar and the others had also come, accompanied by Julia and Michelle, who were leisurely grilling fish.
William silently approached them and snatched the plate of grilled fish they had prepared. Julia angrily retaliated; "Why are you like this? We grilled this fish."
As she spoke, the two finally looked up and saw that it was William who took the fish, wearing a smile on his face.
Seeing that it was William, she happily let it go. Michelle eagerly exclaimed, "William, you came too"
"I came with Sophia. She's the star of my show now, so I have to take care of her," William casually replied, making up an excuse.
"In that case, it seems you've become her bodyguard," Michelle teased.
"Well, you can say that!" William nodded and began eating the grilled fish in his hand.
"Invite Sophia, Sharon, and the others to join us! We've just grilled more fish." Michelle eagerly suggested.
"Sure, I'll call them over." William called Sophia and the others to join them. When they heard that there was freshly grilled fish, Sophia and Kylie hurried over. After all; they were already familiar with Michelle and the others.
"This grilled fish is delicious." Said a delighted Sophia, who was relishing the meal after removing her mask. She felt relaxed and at ease since all the attendees were important figures and not fans.
"If you're enjoying it, eat more! I still have one left, here, take it." Michelle handed the freshly grilled fish to Sophia, who hesitated only for a moment before she accepted it. Sophia admired Michelle not only for her outer beauty but also her inner beauty. She had a homely nature. It was no wonder William liked her.
Soon enough; the party had officially begun. Antony stood on the circular stage that had been set up on the lawn of Willow Villa, ready to deliver a speech. The audience, of nearly a thousand people sat in a fan-shaped arrangement below the stage. It was evident that this party was quite appealing.
Sophia and the others weren't interested in all this, so they focused on eating grilled fish.
"WE ARE Chamber is a business association led by Mr. Brown, the heir of the world-renowned Brown family conglomerate. Over 70% of corporate groups in New York have joined, therefore; joining WE ARE Chamber is equivalent to opening up the New York market..." Antony continued speaking; his passion for the WE ARE Chamber evident to all.
Some advantages of the Chamber and the preferential measures for new members are intended to attract more people to join the association, thus expanding the influence of WE ARE Chamber.
William couldn't help but smile as he watched Antony speak so passionately. He really was an asset and had such strong capabilities; he could handle almost any task and complete it with utmost efficiency.
Once Antony finished his speech; Ralph took the stage.
Today, he was dressed very formally in a black suit. His hair was neatly groomed, and his face was cleanly shaven, giving him a dignified and charismatic appearance.
He took the microphone and announced, "Hello everyone. On behalf of the Sullivan family, we are joining WE ARE Chamber starting today. We hope to collaborate with all of you..."
Ralph's announcement stirred up much excited among all the important figures present. After all; the Sullivan family was one of the five leading families on Long Island. With them joining, along with the East District Enterprise Group; the allure of WE ARE Chamber suddenly grew even greater, especially with Mr. Brown's personal presence.
When William saw that the time was almost up, he turned to Michelle and the others and said, "You all stay here and enjoy your meal. I need to use the restroom."
With that, he quickly left.
He arrived at the designated room inside the building where Antony was already waiting for him.
"Sir, please follow me," Antony respectfully led William towards a secret room in Willow Villa.
"Mhmm!" William nodded and followed Antony into the secret room in Willow Villa.
The room wasn't as dark as he had imagined; it was quite brightly lit. However, it was small, only about twenty square meters. In the center, there was a round table with several chairs around it, clearly meant for secret meetings.
On the table were the clothes and mask that William needed to change into.
"Sir, I'll be waiting outside," Antony said and hurriedly left to give William some privacy.
William quickly took off his cheap clothes and put on the high-quality, white designer suit that Antony had prepared for him, along with a luxurious watch.
With this outfit, William exuded an air of luxury. He then put on the white mask, and thus, the world-class heir of a wealthy family was born.
"I wonder what Sophia's expression will be when she sees her fiancé wearing a mask," William smiled slightly, and then walked out.
"Let's go! I'm ready!" William said calmly as he left the room.
"Sir, I already sent you what I wanted to say yesterday, so just give a general idea." Antony reminded him as they walked.
"I understand," William nodded. He knew exactly what he wanted to say.
Soon, William walked out wearing his mask; Antony by his side. The two of them were accompanied by several skilled individuals following closely behind, making quite a grand entrance.
Outside on the lawn, many influential figures of the business world eagerly awaited Mr. Brown's arrival. He was, after all, the heir of one of the world's top families, possessing immense wealth. Establishing a connection with him could lead to great success.
Kylie craned her neck around, searching for Mr. Brown's figure. Soon, a magnificent figure in white attire appeared within her line of sight.
Kylie's face lit up with excitement. "Sophia, Mr. Brown is here."
As Kylie exclaimed, other girls also noticed Mr. Brown's presence and gathered around eagerly.
Michelle, having met Mr. Brown before, was not surprised at all.
Julia was just there to spectate. After all, she believed that as a noble like Mr. Brown, he was beyond her reach.
Sophia tiptoed to catch a glimpse; her face filled with mixed emotions.
In addition to the girls, the elite members of the business world also stood up in anticipation; wanting to witness Mr. Brown's magnificence. However, when they saw Mr. Brown wearing a white mask, they couldn't help but feel slightly disappointed.
In the midst of all the attention, William ascended the central stage. Taking the microphone, he cleared his throat and greeted everyone before diving straight into the matter at hand.
"The first phase of WE ARE Chamber's goal is to expand nationwide. The Brown family's industries will also be fully integrated into the chamber, promoting mutual benefits for all. Additionally..."
William confidently spoke on stage, full of self-assurance. Underneath this white mask, William returned to his true identity as a super wealthy second-generation.
Though the individuals below the stage held some doubts about Mr. Brown's identity, they dared not voice them. After all, with Antony and Ralph as witnesses, it must be true.
Kylie, seeing Mr. Brown wearing a mask, also felt a bit disappointed.
"Why does Mr. Brown wear a mask? Is he ugly? Is he really the real Mr. Brown?" she wondered.
"I think so! Last time, when he presented himself at WE ARE Chamber in New York; I saw him wearing a mask too. Even Mr. Parker from New York personally confirmed it," Michelle replied earnestly beside her.
"What a letdown."
" I thought I would finally get to see what my nephew-in-law looks like, but he turns out to be wearing a mask," Kylie sighed.
Sophia remained calm after taking a look.
As William spoke on stage, he quickly finished saying what he needed to say. Just as he was about to turn and leave, he suddenly sensed a cold breeze coming from behind the stage, accompanied by a faint sound of something breaking through the air.
William was quite knowledgeable about hidden weapons, and he could sense that the cold breeze and the sound were signs of a hidden weapon flying towards him. Instinctively, he turned his head and narrowly dodged a small knife that flew past his eyes. It shocked him and made him break into a cold sweat. Someone had just tried to assassinate him.
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