chapter 271

Chapter 271

Jessica remarked, “It takes both a husband and a wife to have a child. You’re not wrong to only cover your part.”

Hank, of course, felt he bore no fault in the matter.

He sipped his wine and replied, “The Wiltspoon Hotel truly lives up to its reputation as the finest hotel. The red wine here is remarkable compared to what we usually drink.”

Jessica smiled in response, “Well, given the occasion, I wouldn’t expect anything less. It’s a shame that only small-time CEOs and industry elites are present. Major figures like Mr. Stone and Mr. York are not here.”

She would love another chance to see an influential man like Mr. York.

Last time, Jessica had encountered the man of the hour but regrettably hadn’t seen his face. She wondered if Mr. York was as distinguished, aloof, and handsome as the rumors suggested.

“We’ll have future opportunities to meet people like Mr. York and Mr. Stone,”

Hank reassured Jessica. He felt more regret about the situation than she did, as he was the rising professional while she was merely his secretary.

If he could have a brief conversation with someone like Mr. York, Hank envisioned a chance to transition to a better opportunity, possibly even a position at York Corporation. “Hank, I hope you become a big CEO one day too,” Jessica said, dreaming of Hank running his own company. She envisioned herself surpassing Liberty and becoming

Mrs. Brown, the wife of a CEO.

Hank grinned and replied, “I’ll be my own boss once I build enough of a network and capital.”

The two enjoyed a pleasant conversation and shared a few laughs before greeting acquaintances in the room to discuss business.

Jessica stayed by Hank’s side, chiming in occasionally as he talked shop with others.

She believed Liberty’s presence would be an unwelcome distraction to

If Liberty were here tonight, it would reflect poorly on Hank, as people would likely mock him for having such an overweight and unattractive wife. Furthermore, Liberty has become disconnected from society and is unable to keep up with the times. Even if she attended the social event with Hank, she would struggle to contribute to the business discussions.

Although Liberty’s career break lasted only about three years, that time has been sufficient to change many people and circumstances in this rapidly evolving world.

“Mr. Stevens, who is that young man over there? Everyone seems to be treating him well,” Hank inquired of one of the CEOs partnered with Waltham Electronics. The young man he was observing was none other than Shawn.

Mr. Stevens watched as Shawn confidently mingled with the crowd and smiled as he explained, “Ah, Mr. Brown. This must be your first time at such an event, which is why you might not recognize him. He is likely the most esteemed guest tonight. His name is Shawn Lowe, the heir to Lowe Enterprise. Although he hasn’t yet taken over the company, he is currently in training. As the CEO’s son, he is the young heir of the Lowe family.”

Many people are being cordial because they are aware of his identity. It’s understandable to be friendly with the future CEO of Lowe Enterprise. Mr. Stevens continued, “While Lowe Enterprise does not pose a threat to York Corporation or Stone Group in Wiltspoon, it is still a much larger corporation than ours. The Lowe family is quite influential and wealthy. Shawn typically participates in elite social events, and Mr. Lowe likely arranged for him to attend tonight.”

“Since he is still new to the business world, he needs to refine his interpersonal skills and build his network. We are professionals in our fields, and Shawn will soon learn the importance of these connections.”