Chapter 217
""Mr. Hernandez, I would love to,"" Olivia confessed, her laugh tinged with bitterness. ""But I've recently been expelled from Peace Group, and my father's position is precarious.""
""Just keep me satisfied, and all your troubles will disappear,"" Richard promised, flashing a deceptively innocent smile. ""I take good care of the women in my life.""
""Since Mr. Hernandez has made his intentions clear, I will ensure your satisfaction,"" Olivia vowed, leaning in to seal her promise with a kiss.
Soon after, the room echoed with Olivia's cries once more. She wept bitterly, vowing to herself, ""Cassie, for every ounce of pain I endure today, I swear you will pay a thousandfold in the future.""
———
As the year drew to a close, Peace Group hosted its annual celebration at a seven-star luxury hotel.
The event was a spectacle, attracting several A-list celebrities and influential business magnates.
At 7 p.m., Cassie, the newly appointed CEO, made her entrance, stepping out of a Bentley at the hotel's entrance.
Her vintage-style black gown and retro-studded clutch bag made a bold statement. The notoriously difficult color suited her petite, lovely face perfectly. Her lipstick, the color of autumn leaves, bloomed like a rose, exuding an air of elegance and sophistication.
Photographers scrambled to capture her image.
With her stunning beauty and impressive status, she was easily Madison's youngest and most attractive female executive.
Cassie posed for the photographers, but their attention was soon diverted by excited exclamations.
""Look, isn't that a platinum edition Bugatti Veyron?""
""I've heard it's entirely made of titanium.""
""Check out the license plate, it's impressive!""
""Wow, who could it be? They must be here for the Peace Group celebration?""
""Look, the door's opening!""
The crowd buzzed as a man emerged from the driver's seat, dressed in a dark blue suit. His chiseled features and sly smile instantly drew everyone's attention.
A journalist in the crowd gushed, ""He's so handsome.""
""I know him! That's Richard from the Hernandez family.""
""The Hernandez family? Are they the leading family in Madison?""
""Yes, that's them.""
""Wow, Peace Group has connections with the Hernandez family?""
""...""
As the whispers spread, the passenger door swung open, and Olivia stepped out, resplendent in a red dress, taking Richard's arm.
The crowd erupted in a new wave of chatter.
""Who is she?""
""She's Olivia, the daughter of Robert, a director at Peace Group.""
""She's landed Richard... talk about a Cinderella story.""
""To be related to the Hernandez family, even the Collins family would have to show them respect.""
A sense of satisfaction washed over Olivia. Her efforts to please Richard in the recent days had paid off. Her gaze shifted, landing squarely on Cassie.
With a smug smile, she looped her arm through Richard's and approached. ""Cassie, meet Richard. And Richard, this is my sister who happens to be a director at Peace Group."" "
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