Chapter 486:
As he spoke, Jeffery offered a practiced smile, one carefully calibrated to captivate his audience. All eyes followed him, especially those of the young women gathered around the hall.
“As you all know, it’s been years since we’ve hosted a public event like this. Tonight, under the name of the Lawson Group, we’ve gathered to share an important announcement,” Jeffery continued.
A murmur of curiosity spread through the audience. Jeffery paused deliberately, allowing anticipation to build, a knowing smile forming at the corners of his lips.
“What could be so important that the Lawson family would make such a grand spectacle to announce it?” someone whispered.
“Do you think it has something to do with that mysterious man Jeffery personally welcomed earlier?”
“It might. No one knows who he is yet.”
As curiosity reached its peak, Jeffery’s smile widened. Raising his voice slightly to fully capture everyone’s attention, he declared confidently, “From today onward, we’re officially partnering with CR Corporation.”
Excitement surged through the crowd instantly.
“CR Corporation? No way!”
“Lawson Group just secured a deal with the most powerful company in town!”
“So, this entire banquet was just to announce a partnership?”
“If that’s the case, they must really consider this a huge deal.”
“Huge? We’re talking about CR Corporation! Any company would jump at a chance to partner with them.”
“Do you think the founder of CR Corporation is actually here tonight?”
“I’d love to finally see him! No media outlet has ever gotten a clear picture of him in all these years.”
Jeffery allowed the excitement to settle briefly before continuing, “In half an hour, we will hold the official signing ceremony. We invite everyone to witness this historic moment.”
“An official signing ceremony? Does that mean the founder is here after all?”
“Shh! I heard a rumor—he is. And apparently, he’s planning to publicly introduce his wife for the very first time.”
“If that’s true, it’s incredible news.”
“Absolutely! This is the founder of CR Corporation—a billionaire and one of the most influential figures in town. Whoever his wife is, she must be extraordinary.”
“I can’t wait to see who she is!”
After completing the announcement, Jeffery smoothly stepped off the stage and headed toward a private room at the back of the banquet hall.
Inside the room, Collin paced restlessly, phone in hand, his expression tense. Nearby, Dustin, who was also attending the Lawson family’s banquet, offered calm reassurance. “Come on, Collin, don’t stress. Linsey is an adult. She wouldn’t just vanish into thin air. She’ll turn up soon enough.”
Collin’s expression didn’t ease. If anything, it grew even more tense.
“I haven’t been able to reach Linsey on her phone.” He turned to Dustin, his jaw tight. “She said she’d be here in ten minutes, but she’s still not here.”
Dustin let out a weary sigh. Just as he was about to respond, Jeffery walked in.
