Chapter 75: At the Banquet
When Eleanor arrived in front of the venue with Edward Miller, most of the guests had already entered. They
cin Edward’s personal Rolls-Royce Bespoke... a uniquely customized vehicle known throughout the business
circle as his. As soon as the car approached, several businessmen who had been walking toward the entrance
stopped to greet him.
Edward stepped out first and, like a perfect gentleman, walked around to help Eleanor out of the car. The gesture
was graceful and poised, but what truly shocked the onlookers was the young woman herself. The sEdward
Miller... known for living a scandal-free life, upholding family values, and keeping his private affairs low-profile,
was now accompanied by a stunning young woman. Naturally, curiosity surged among the guests.
Eleanor wore a custom-made amethyst silk gown with an off-shoulder neckline that clung elegantly to her
graceful figure. The fabric shimmered with each movement, catching the light in a soft, impressive glow. A
daring slit ran up one side, elusive but thoughtful enough just enough to remind observers that this was a
woman who knew exactly she was above their league.
Her pale, porcelain-like skin glowed under Livia’s skilled makeup. A luminous base enhanced her natural beauty,
while soft violet smokey eyeshadow drew attention to her emerald-green eyes, giving them an ethereal intensity.
Her lips were painted in a soft plum satin finish... not too flashy, yet impossible to ignore.
Dangling from her ears were diamond drop earrings that sparkled against her bare shoulders. Her wavy silver
hair was styled in a low, sculpted bun at the nape of her neck, held in place by a crescent moon-shaped white
gold comb adorned with amethysts and pearls.
Walking beside Edward, who wore a finely tailored navy-blue business suit, Eleanor’s silver high heels clicked
confidently against the concrete. Each step brought her closer to six feet in stature... a figure of poised
command and refined beauty.
"Good evening, Chairman Miller. I'm Grayson Marsh. My father is Gordon Marsh. He broughtto your birthday
banquet when he was alive. This is my wife, Florence Mitchell," a middle-aged man said, approaching them with
a warm smile.
"Hello, sir. It's nice to meet you," Florence added politely.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEdward returned the smile. "It's nice to meet you both. Let's head inside. | hope we're not too late."
As they walked toward the entrance, an elderly man stood waiting beside a much younger one. The older man’s
eyes shone when he saw Edward.
"Edward, you're a hard man to find these days. How have you been?" the man greeted, extending his hand.
Edward shook it firmly. "Michael, I'm still as busy as ever. | haven't had the luxury of retirement like you. The
children are doing well, but with so many companies to manage, none of them are keen to sit at the very top just
yet.”
Michael chuckled. "Let's head in together. By the way, who's this lovely young lady?"
Edward smiled slightly. "Her nis Eleanor Raynor. She's one of my business associates. Cto see the
spectacle."
At the mention of her name, Michael's expression shifted slightly to surprise. The young man beside him,
however, had already been entranced by Eleanor’s presence from the moment she appeared.
"The Raynor family?" Michael asked with a cautious tone.
"Yes," Edward replied curtly.
Michael's demeanour changed immediately. "Young lady, it's a pleasure to meet you."
Eleanor nodded politely. "It’s nice to meet you too."
They didn’t press further about her. Michael, along with other seasoned businessmen, knew better than to
discuss the Raynor family openly. The family, rooted in Manchester, wielded immense financial power... and
discretion regarding them was wise.
Changing the subject, Michael gestured to the young man beside him. "Edward, this is my youngest son."
"Hello, Uncle. I'm Mason Hammond," the young man said respectfully.
Michael added, "He recently founded a new IT firm, Noventix Digital. His company applied for a contract from
your group. If possible, please keep him in mind."
Edward gave a small nod. "Don’t worry. Michael and | did plenty of projects together in our youth. Mason, come
to my office tomorrow. We'll discuss your proposal."
With that, the group finally stepped into the large banquet hall, alive with movement and murmurs.
At the front walked Edward and Eleanor, their presence commanding immediate attention. Just behind them
followed Michael and Mason, and bringing up the rear were Grayson and Florence, who had remained quiet but
observant. As an intelligent man, Greyson already guessed that the young woman held power grater than these
old businessmen.
The moment they entered, almost all eyes turned toward them.
Several businessmen stepped forward to greet Edward, who had an esteemed reputation within the GMITCC,
being both a founding member and a long-serving director. The Miller Group, after all, was one of the wealthiest
business conglomerates in the region.
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Amidst the crowd, Joseph Ingram, the former chairman of NexaByte Technologies, spotted Eleanor and walked
briskly toward her.
"Good evening, Miss Raynor," he greeted with visible deference. "I just spoke with Miss Li... she mentioned you
would be attending with Mr. Miller. I've been looking forward to your arrival."
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"It’s nice to see you again, Mr. Ingram," Eleanor replied, her voice cool and composed. "I'm just here to enjoy the
show."
"Yes, yes. Please enjoy the party," he said with a nod, before turning to greet Edward and Michael in turn.
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Cassandra, representatives from
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Meanwhile, Joseph Ingram lingered near Eleanor, continuing a polite conversation as the group made their way
deeper into the hall.