Chapter 1136
Seeing the executives had no real interest, Grace didn’t press the matter.
As a businesswoman, she understood the art of reading the room. If others clearly disliked a topic, it was
wiser to change it.
“Everyone, the time is about right. In a moment, I’ll be making an announcement. Rest assured, my younger daughter will definitely be here, because the theme of tonight’s banquet is tied to her.”
Grace smiled, deliberately keeping them in suspense.
At those words, the executives perked up.
“Oh? What is it?”
“I hadn’t heard anything about that, so there really is something special tonight.
“We came in such a rush, we didn’t get a chance to find out.”
One after another, they pressed for details, hoping to draw the answer from her.
But Grace only kept her composed smile, her tone mysterious. “Don’t worry. The answer will be revealed very soon, and I can promise you’ll all be satisfied.”
Her words instantly revived their curiosity, sweeping away the impatience from moments earlier.
Compared to just before, their attitudes shifted completely.
Even Tessa hadn’t expected this turn.
She had thought at the very least, when Grace introduced her, these people would show some interest.
She had even squared her shoulders, ready to bask in their compliments.
Instead, not a single genuine word of praise came her way–just a few perfunctory remarks. How could she possibly accept that?
From childhood, she had been the favored one.
No matter where she was, she had always been admired, always the center of attention, except when Aurora was around.
The moment Aurora appeared, her own light was dimmed.
She had realized that fact from a very young age.
When she was little and guests came to the house, they would always notice her first, praising her for being so cute.
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But the moment Aurora appeared, all eyes shifted away.
Everyone would crowd around Aurora, showering her with compliments.
“Oh, is this your younger daughter? She’s adorable!”
“Her nickname is Rora, isn’t it? What a lovely name. It suits her perfectly–so full of spirit.”
“Look at that little nose, those bright eyes–she looks just like a child out of a painting.”
Later, even at school, no matter what she did, Aurora always seemed to overshadow her.
People remembered only Aurora, never her.
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No matter the exam–big or small–when she took first place, Aurora would break her record shortly after.
And the school would only announce Aurora’s achievements, gradually forgetting the one who had come
before.
It was for this very reason she chose to study abroad instead of staying.
Tessa knew all too well–if she stayed, Aurora would always be the biggest obstacle in her path.
She’d never have the chance to stand out.
So why subject herself to that humiliation?
Now, hearing her mother’s words tonight, a thought began to form in her mind.
What exactly was going to be announced? Could it be that Aurora was about to be named the next
chairwoman?
The very possibility sent a rush of bitterness through her chest.
Her expression turned stricken as she looked at her mother, silently begging her not to make that
decision.
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