A woman like that, even divorced, was entirely beyond the judgment of ordinary people.
The actress quickly adjusted her expression, contemplating whether she should go over and introduce herself.
After all, making a connection with a brilliant mind like Eleanor couldn't possibly hurt.
Just then, a tall, imposing figure stepped into the lounge on the second floor.
Dressed in an impeccably tailored black suit, his strikingly handsome face and natural, commanding aura instantly silenced the room.
The actress covered her mouth in shock. Oh my god, it's lan Goodwin.
lan didn't spare a single glance at the room, walking straight toward Eleanor's table.
Seeing him, the corners of Eleanor's lips curled into a faint smile.
Ian stopped beside her, lowering his head to ask gently, "Have you been waiting long?"
"No," she shook her head.
His heavy gaze traced her features. "You look beautiful."
He offered his hand. "Let's go."
As Eleanor stood up, lan shifted his grip, firmly holding her hand as he led her out of the lounge.
The actress had been planning to use this moment to greet lan, but her assistant frantically pulled her back, shooting her a warning look.
Finally, lan and Eleanor disappeared down the hall.
The actress turned to her assistant, annoyed. "Why did you stop me?"
"Didn't you see the morning news?" the assistant hissed. "Ian Goodwin and his ex- wife are practically back together. Do you really think he'd be happy if you tried to network with him right in front of her?"
The assistant had sharp eyes. From the moment lan walked in, he hadn't looked at a single other person. Only Eleanor existed in his eyes; everyone else was just background noise.
The actress realized the truth in her words. Biting her lip in frustration, she let her ambitions of climbing the social ladder fade.
It was true. No matter how much effort other women put in, it would all be in vain.
Only a self-radiant woman like Eleanor was worthy of standing by his side.
If lan had any wandering eyes, he would have noticed a famous actress like her.
She couldn't help but feel it was a pity. A man like that shouldn't belong to just one
woman.
Meanwhile, lan drove Eleanor to the luxury hotel hosting the banquet.
Around seven o'clock, Mr. and Mrs. Brown stood beaming at the entrance of the massive tenth-floor ballroom, welcoming their guests.
lan and Eleanor arrived on the later side, and the hall was already bustling with activity.
The moment Mr. and Mrs. Brown saw them, they immediately hurried over.
"lan, Eleanor, welcome, welcome!" Mr. Brown smiled broadly, his gaze darting between the two of them with an even deeper grin. "I know you're both incredibly busy. you for making the time to be here."
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"Dr. Lyman, you're too kind. Wishing you and your wife a happy golden anniversary,"
lan said, presenting the gift box he had prepared.
"Thank you, lan." Mrs. Brown accepted the gift with a warm smile before turning to Eleanor. "Miss Sutton, you look absolutely stunning tonight. Such elegance."
"Thank you, Mrs. Brown. You're too kind," Eleanor smiled politely.
After exchanging a few more
pleasantries, the two walked deeper into the ballroom. Their entrance instantly drew the attention of everyone in the room. Their
identities and influence were known to all.
BUMS
lan's current position as the President of The Guild of
Commerce having taken over from Mr. Brown-gave him supreme. status in the business world, while Eleanor's rising prominencem the scientific community was widely respected.
Coupled with the morning's news practically confirming their reconciliation, their
powerful union was the envy of everyone present.
In the corners of the room, hushed whispers began to spread.
"Look, Mr. Goodwin and his ex-wife really are back together."