Let’s start all over again,shall we?

Chapter 167 Last Missing Piece of Puzzle Maggie arched an eyebrow and offered a wry smile, "Indeed, I must be quite unlikable to men; Joseph doesn't fancy me. Why would Mr. Harris have his eyes on me, right?" Vanessa also smiled, kindly adding, "Maggie, you shouldn't put yourself down, Mr. Harris "Enough!" Joseph interrupted sharply, unwilling to hear more.

Vanessa paused. Her expression turned awkward.

Maggie didn't waste any more twith her. She raised her glass to toast Joseph before gracefully walking away.

As Maggie passed by. Vanessa clearly saw her lips move, silently mouthing. 'Fool!" Enraged. Vanessa trembled all over, wanting to retort, but Maggie was already too far away.

Joseph closed his eyes. He recalled Nathael's embrace of Maggie and feeling an inexplicable irritation. The luxurious banquet hall was ablaze with dazzling lamps. A gentle piano serenade flowed through the air.

The guests had mostly arrived. Maggie was adeptly mingling around.

Shawn arrived in a gray suit and looked quite flush. He made his entrance and walked straight over to Maggie. "It's been a while, Miss Adam. You're as breathtaking as ever!" Maggie warmly shook hands with Shawn. She said, 'And you, Mr. Lewis, are as spirited and dashing as always!" After exchanging pleasantries with Shawn, she checked the time.

It was eight in the evening. If her memory served her right, Shawn's first shipment of goods was due to arrive at the port at 9.40 PM, to be handled and unloaded by his people.

Seemingly relieved that his merchandise was nearly home, Shawn was visibly overjoyed at the prospect of the upcoming profit.

When Noah and Master Cameron saw Shawn, they greeted him with great enthusiasm.

"Mr. Lewis, welcome! Your generous support has been crucial to my family's recent success." From a distance, Maggie watched this scene with a smile.

What a lively scene! The Camerons had eagerly scheduled their celebration for today; wasn't it because the Adams new jewelry collection for the next season was launching tomorrow? They intended to show off their prowess today.

1/3 16:59 Mon, 20 May B Chapter 167 Last Missing Piece of Puzzle new releases, though not yet on sale, had inevitably been hit hard.

☐30% Relying on a massive promotional campaign, plus the foundation of the Cameron construction business, and undercutting the market with low prices, not to mention Vanessa's theft of design drafts from Adams, The Camerons' combination of moves had been undoubtedly successful.

Soon after, Mia made an appearance with Jordan. Her long, wavy hair fell beautifully over her shoulders, and she was dressed in a black and red dress complemented by a set of diamond jewelry that was absolutely dazzling. Seeing her. Maggie couldn't help but smile. Mia looked as if she were there to cause a stir, adorned from head to toe with jewelry from either Adams or other international brands.

In order to support Maggie's and in anticipation of claiming compensation from the Camerons when they failed, Mia had invested heavily this tat the Camerons, She ordered more than 15 million in jewelry, which delighted Noah immensely.

Mia couldn't resist, and she hugged Maggie. She commented on her good choice of dress. The pale blue was modest and clean, yet it exuded a youthful vibe, cold but gentle.

Maggie, as always, wore only a couple of basic pieces of jewelry, but even so, Mia couldn't take her eyes off her.

"You're truly beautiful,” Mia couldn't help but exclaim.

Then she leaned closer and whispered, "My dad bought a lot of Cameron's stock a while ago. I had him dump it all a few days ago. Leo has sold off his shares today as well." Maggie's grinned. Everything was in place, except for the last piece of the missing puzzle.

There was no way they'd gone through all this trouble, set such a large trap, and not gotten sbenefits from the Camerons.

If one couldn't seize such an opportunity, were they even in their right mind? During the conversation, Philip arrived at the party with Ericko. The longstanding feud between Cameron and Adams was well-known in Aquapolis.

People perceived the Camerons as encroaching on Adam's territory as they entered the jewelry industry. When the father and son appeared, there was a noticeable lull in the chatter around them.

However, Ronald showed no sign of displeasure. He opened his arms wide and wore a broad smile on his face. He said, "Oh! Philip, it's been far too long! I'm worried your empire would keep you too busy to grace my modest party." Maggie watched the exchange, her smile deepening at Ronald's familiar yet feigned warmth.

Both were veterans of countless business battles, and Philip returned the greeting enthusiastically. He said, "Not at all. Ronald, you have personally sentan invitation. I certainly couldn't miss it! Congratulations your company's triumphant debut and its soaring sales!" Standing by his father's side in an elegant white suit, Ericko resembled a refined gentleman.

2/3 Chapter 167 Last Missing Piece of Puzzle Noticing Maggie's glance, he subtly nodded his head in acknowledgment.

Maggie raised her wine glass and sipped with a smile. She knew Ericko had everything readily prepared.

At eight sharp, Ronald took the stage to speak on behalf of the Camerons.

"First, on behalf of the Camerons, I warmly welcand thank all our friends and family for being here! It's your support that has allowed us to achieve initial success in our new venture.

"As everyone is aware, my family started in construction. We've weathered decades of storms." Standing among the audience, Maggie watched Ronald speak.

This man was extrodinary in certain respects; he was also adept at putting on a facade. His capacity for impressive public appearances was undeniable. At least, his words stirred genuine excitement and warmth. in the hearts of those listening. Maggie thought to herself that even knowing Ronald's true nature, many times she still couldn't help but feel that his disguise was too perfect.

Perfect to the point that even though she knew he was cunning and malicious, it was still very difficult to detect any traces of deceit.

He continued with an announcement that incited even more excitement, "Next, I have several pieces of good news. Luster Corporation has not only recruited the rising domestic talent Andy Farrow, but we've also invited the internationally renowned designer Albert as our chief designer! + "At the stime, we've opened eighty new stores nationwide, and our orders for the next quarter have already surpassed 3 billions.

"I believe that with our relentless efforts and bold breakthroughs, Luster Corporation is bound to embrace a brighter future!" Ronald's speech was full of passion, which truly reflected his excitement.

It had been too long since the Camerons had such uplifting news, and it had been ages since they had taken such a significant step.

As soon as his words ended, the applause from the audience erupted.

Just then, over a dozen uniformed cops entered the venue, silencing the crowd. As they approached, the group caught everyone's attention.

Several cops stood in front of Shawn.

The leading police officer solemnly stated, "Shawn Lewis, this is a m warrant You're suspected of Smuggling and transporting goods illegally, with serious consequences and substantial amounts involved. We now ask you to cwith us to the station for questioning" Send Gifts 50