Rachel, not far away, nearly choked on her saliva when she overheard the conversation. When she looked at Yvette again, the latter’s expression had grown darker.
Yvette’s thoughts were always easy to read. Earlier, the disdain on her face had made it very clear that she wasn’t interested in Jacob.
Honestly, who could blame her? Jacob was ten years older than her. On top of that, he was practically three times her size.
When he smiled, he gave off a sleazy vibe.
Even a couple of looks from him made Yvette feel like he was mentally undressing her.
Still, not liking someone was one thing. But being disliked in return? That was another story altogether, especially when he compared her to Rachel.
That was something Yvette just couldn’t stomach.
Her expression turned sour instantly.
“Mr. West, I can tell that you really like my sister. But you should know, she’s divorced from Mr. Lewis. During that time, she’s been getting involved with other men. You seriously don’t mind?”
But Jacob just kept smiling. He wasn’t the least bit bothered by what Yvette said.
“You just don’t get it. So what if she’s been married? That’s her past. I’m not really concerned about that. What matters is your sister’s professional ability. Not everyone can match up to that.”
Rachel’s talent had once been well known in Yurelia City Her ability was recognized throughout the industry. There were deals that even experienced men couldn’t land, but Rachel could.
Yvette, fuming, stomped her foot and turned to leave.
Rachel just treated the whole thing as a joke and zeroed in on her real target.
She casually asked a nearby waiter about someone. Since everyone at the event was on a guest list, the staff knew their identities.
Rachel slipped the waiter a few hundred bucks. Before long, she got the information she wanted.
His name was Jason.
He was the only son of the Denzel family, and his parents had lived abroad for years. Cold and aloof, he didn’t sugarcoat anything, but his business acumen was strong. Under his leadership, his family business had grown rapidly in recent years.
There were rumors he was an illegitimate son of someone powerful, but that was all gossip.
The key was that his overall vibe matched exactly what Cecilia had described.
He was striking and almost aggressively handsome. Distinct facial features, single eyelids, and a small, tear -shaped birthmark just below the corner of his eye, which slightly softened his otherwise sharp edges. He didn’t look quite so cold because of it.
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Rachel didn’t have time to hesitate. At the moment, aside from him, there wasn’t a better candidate present.
She took a glass of wine from the waiter and began walking toward Jason.
But then, out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of a familiar figure at the entrance.
It was a man in a black suit; tall, lean, and handsome, exuding a cold, aristocratic air. His chiseled jawline and thin lips were so attractive that it was hard to look away.
Sure, there were plenty of men here in black suits with similar builds, but this one had something special. He had a presence such that you could pick him out of a crowd instantly.
But right now, the last thing Rachel wanted was for Tyler to see her.
She quickly stepped away, but what she didn’t know was that Tyler had already noticed her.
Even if it was just by the hem of her dress, he knew–that was how familiar he was with her.
In a crowd of women, just one glance at her silhouette was all it took. Her silhouette was etched into his
memory.
Rachel reached Jason’s side just in time to hear a few women trying to crowd around him, each hoping to Strike up a conversation.
“Mr. Denzel, could we exchange numbers? My family has a plot of land going up for auction in a few days. Maybe you’d be interested in taking a look?”
“Mr. Denzel, we’re launching a new project tomorrow. Would you be able to attend? You might find something that fits your company’s needs.”
“Mr. Denzel, our firm is working on new energy and drone tech. We’ve already prepared a proposal. Would you consider reviewing it?”
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