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The commotion at the entrance drew Emily’s and Vanessa’s attention as well, pushing the earlier slander temporarily out of their minds. 

This time, Alexander entered alone. Wherever he passed, people instinctively stepped aside, clearing a path for him. 

No matter who tried to greet him, he remained silent. His gaze was fixed on a single point as he moved through the crowd. 

At last, Alexander stopped. He came to a halt in front of a 

young woman. 

Emily’s eyes followed his line of sight through the sea of people, and she saw that the woman standing before him was the same one who had just apologized to her earlier. 

For some reason, Emily’s heart tightened. 

There were many people in the hall, and Alexander didn’t try to avoid attention. Naturally, everyone’s gaze shifted toward them. 

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More than a few looks of envy were cast their way. Even the woman herself stared at Alexander in disbelief, clearly caught off guard. 

So many people wanted a chance to speak with him and never got one, yet Alexander had ignored everyone else and walked straight toward her. 

Could it be that Alexander had actually taken an interest 

in her? 

As the thought crossed her mind, a flush spread across the woman’s face. She was so nervous that she could 

barely speak. 

Alexander looked down at her, smiling broadly as he said, “You’re very pretty. What’s your name?” 

The woman was flustered, but she still answered 

obediently. “Hello, Mr. Lessing. My name is Penelope Harrington.” 

Alexander lifted his brow slightly. “Do you have a boyfriend?” 

Benelope shook her head. “No, I don’t.” 

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The blunt exchange only confirmed what everyone was already thinking. 

It was obvious that Alexander had his eye on Penelope and was openly hitting on her. 

Soft murmurs of envy rose from the surrounding crowd, but Alexander acted as though none of it existed. 

“So,” he asked, “what do you think of me?” 

Penelope froze for a moment. When she looked at him again, she answered shyly, “You don’t really need others‘ opinions. Your reputation speaks for itself.” 

Alexander laughed at that and nodded approvingly. “I like that.” 

Penelope felt even more pleased. She dipped her head slightly. “Then I’m glad.” 

As she spoke, she picked up a glass of wine and offered it to him. Alexander glanced down at it but didn’t take it for a long moment. 

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In the end, Alexander accepted the glass. 

Her face lit up immediately. She poured herself another drink and clinked her glass against his. “Mr. Lessing, this one’s for you,” she said. 

Then she drained it in one go. 

Before long, hushed commentary spread through the 

crowd. 

“Mr. Lessing really hasn’t changed. He just came in with one woman, and now he’s already moved on.” 

“He’s always been consistent about how fast he switches companions.” 

“With so many women around him, who knows which one it’ll be in the end. I’d really like to see who he actually keeps.” 

The voices weren’t loud, but they were clear enough. Emily heard them as well. 

Her thoughts were no different from theirs. Alexander had always been a flirt. He would never stop for any que22 

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After Penelope finished her drink, Alexander glanced at her and remarked casually, “You can hold your liquor.” 

The compliment visibly relaxed her, and a note of tentative expectation crept into her expression. “Then… can I have your number?” she asked. 

Alexander answered without hesitation. “Of course.” 

Penelope immediately handed him her phone. Alexander took it, entered a string of numbers with ease, and handed it back. 

Her heart was racing as she took it from him. She couldn’t help asking, “Then tonight, will you be available to take a call?” 

Alexander raised an eyebrow, his tone still unhurried. “My driver is always available.” 

The words sent Penelope’s thoughts drifting in another direction, her cheeks flushing again. 

But in the next second, Alexander added leisurely, “I hope you’ll like my driver.” 

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Penelope froze, thinking she must have misheard. “What do you mean?” 

Alexander was still smiling, his tone light, almost casual. “What, not interested? His daily income isn’t low.” 

Penelope’s expression darkened instantly. She forced down her anger as she said, “I don’t know how I offended you, to deserve being humiliated like this in public.” 

With so many eyes watching, Alexander had lifted her up in front of everyone, only to slam her down with a single 

sentence. 

The humiliation was worse than being slapped across the face. 

The smile on Alexander’s face vanished. He couldn’t be bothered to maintain even the pretense of courtesy. He turned slightly and extended a hand toward a server beside him. 

After a brief hesitation, the server handed over a full glass of red wine. Alexander took it without a word. 

In the next instant, he raised his hand and threw the wine straight at Penelope. 

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The dark liquid cascaded from her hairline, sliding down her face and shoulders, spreading instantly across her pale blue dress in glaring stains. 

Penelope stood frozen, wine dripping from her lashes, her makeup completely ruined. She looked wretched and exposed as tears spilled uncontrollably down her face. 

The people who had been whispering moments before all went quiet. 

Alexander handed the empty glass off to the side, took out a handkerchief, and wiped his fingers calmly. “You didn’t offend me. I just don’t like you.” 

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