"Catherine, in a few days, you'll need to accompany Mr. Harris to a banquet. If it's convenient, please send me your clothing measurements so I can arrange for a custom dress to be made."

In the past, given the Harris family's influence, Jerrold rarely needed to make appearances at social events.

But this time was different.

The project in the northern part of Eleywood was underway, and acquiring one specific private property in the area could significantly maximize profits. The company's executives were heavily invested in this endeavor.

However, the owner of that private property had been reluctant to sell. Jerrold needed to meet him in person to negotiate the deal.

The banquet in question was to celebrate the man's 70th birthday celebration, a significant milestone in Chinese tradition. His children and grandchildren had organized a grand event, inviting prominent figures from various industries.

For such an occasion, Jerrold required a female companion. The most suitable candidate was Catherine.

This arrangement had been outlined in the contract she signed when she took the job, so Catherine didn't hesitate to agree.

Meanwhile, back at the Li household.

As soon as they got home, Li Yunqing and Qin Ya were visibly restless.

Offending Jerrold was bound to have serious repercussions for the Li family.

The two tried to contact Catherine, only to discover that she had already blocked them.

"What are we going to do? That Catherine-she's still out to get us even now!"

Qin Ya fumed, slamming her hand against the table in frustration.

While the two were at a loss for what to do, Li Xinning's eyes glinted with an idea. She approached them with a sly smile.

"Dad, Mom, I have a suggestion."

She couldn't stop thinking about the man who had stood protectively in front of Catherine earlier. His striking looks and commanding presence had left an impression on her. To think that he was none other than the renowned CEO of the Harris Group.

From the moment she got home, her thoughts had been consumed by him. She had conveniently forgotten that, just earlier that day, she had mistaken him for some random pretty boy Catherine might have seduced.

Li Yunqing and Qin Ya turned to their daughter eagerly. "What's your idea?"

Li Xinning feigned coyness.

"Dad, Mom, tell me—between Catherine and me, who's better in every way, who's more beautiful?"

"Of course, you're the better one! You're far more beautiful!" they replied without hesitation.

Having inherited the best features from both parents, Li Xinning had strikingly attractive features, the kind of bold, glamorous beauty that men found irresistible.

Moreover, she had graduated from the top university in Eleywood, the vibrant city where the story unfolds, which was leagues ahead of Catherine, who hadn't even completed college.