Catherine received a firm response, which prompted her to continue, "Surely you haven't forgotten how we managed to get on Mr. Harris's bad side, have you?"
"It's all because of that little scheming tramp, Catherine!"
Qin Ya spat through gritted teeth.
Catherine nodded. “Exactly, it was Catherine. Back at the restaurant, Mr. Harris stepped in to defend her. Think about it-someone like Mr. Harris, who's said to be indifferent to women, has probably scared off anyone bold enough to try their Luck with him. If Catherine could get close to him, it's only because I hadn't made my move yet."
"As long as I can meet Mr. Harris again, I'm confident I can make him fall for me. Just imagine-if Mr. Harris marries me one day, our family will be in-laws with the prestigious Harris family. Would we ever have to worry about our business again?"
Hearing this, Li Yunqing and Qin Ya's eyes lit up with excitement, though hesitation lingered on their faces.
"That all sounds great in theory, but Mr. Harris's schedule is always a closely guarded secret. How do you plan to meet him, daughter?"
Catherine's eyes gleamed with determination. "There's always a way."
And as it turned out, she did find an opportunity.
After spending an exorbitant amount of money, she finally Managed to secure an invitation to Richard Lin's birthday banquet.
To support her plan, Li Yunging even gave her two million yuan to purchase a dress from a high-end designer boutique—a hefty investment that felt like bleeding money, but one they believed was worth it.
On the day of the banquet, Catherine stood in her room, dressed in her new gown.
She gazed at her reflection in the mirror, her makeup meticulously applied to enhance her allure. A confident smile curled at the corners of her lips.
"Catherine, she murmured to herself, "just wait and see-I'1l make sure you know that your rightful place is always beneath my feet." ---
At the Harris Group's assistant office, Catherine opened the garment bag brought by Zach, Jerrold's assistant.
Inside was a silver-white spaghetti strap evening gown, adorned with elegant fringe at the shoulders. Simple yet sophisticated, the dress exuded understated elegance.
In another bag, she found an opulent diamond necklace that sparkled brilliantly.
In the dressing room, Catherine changed into the gown and allowed the stylist to perfect her hair and makeup.
When she emerged, Zach nodded in satisfaction before leading her to Jerrold.
Jerrold, dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit with a tie in a slightly brighter hue, looked impeccable. Standing beside the exquisitely dressed Catherine, the two of them appeared like a match made in heaven—his commanding presence perfectly complementing her delicate beauty.
Jerrold's gaze briefly landed on Catherine before he shifted his eyes away, his tone calm and indifferent. "Let's go."
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The black came to a smooth in front of the Maybach stop banquet hall. Catherine stood beside Jerrold, lifting her arm to lightly hold onto his.
As they entered together, the crowd's attention immediately turned to them. Glasses paused mid-air, and whispers rippled through the room. Everyone was momentarily stunned-not just by Jerrold's arrival but by the unexpected presence of a woman by his side.