"That's what rich people do, traveling by helicopter," a colleague sighed.
When the passenger disembarked, Charlie's eyes lit up with excitement. "Liliana, look! It's the chairman of the Eternal Group. I didn't expect him to be here. This is a great opportunity to make connections."
"As soon as I approach—no matter what group’s chairman—they’ll be captivated by my charisma and become my friend," Liliana said confidently.
Time was eternal, forging legends. The Eternal Group, with its century-long legacy, was not only a prestigious domestic watchmaker but also a global industry leader. My watch was a custom-made model from the Eternal Group.
Liliana’s family was in the beauty industry. Thanks to my discreet support and the numerous formulas I provided, their company had grown from a startup to going public within just three years—becoming a celebrated name in the domestic market. But even so, compared to the Eternal Group, the Warner Family's scale still fell short.
Naturally, Liliana wanted to form ties with such a powerful figure. Traveling together in the same place was, to her, a sign of fate. She and Charlie walked together toward Mr. Jameson. Liliana had enjoyed smooth sailing over the years and her confidence was unshaken. Because at previous banquets, anyone she wanted to meet had always welcomed her.
She believed that if they had lived in the same city, they would have already become friends—just like in Jordan City, where all the influential figures she once admired had eventually become part of her social circle. No one had ever refused her. She was certain this encounter would be no different.
"Hello, Mr. Jameson," Liliana extended her hand with poise. "I'm Liliana, the eternally youthful CEO of Jordan City."
Mr. Jameson took Liliana's hand in both of his, "I've heard of you for a long time. They say there's a legendary female CEO in Jordan City. I’ve always wanted to visit her, but I heard she had been seriously ill and only recovered this year. I didn’t expect to meet you here—what a blessing."
Mr. Jameson's demeanor was humble—just like the other influential figures Liliana had met before. Her coworkers had grown used to seeing her receive such admiration, but Mr. Jameson’s reputation was so renowned that even those watching remained stunned. Everyone said Liliana was a legend, but no one expected she’d be so well-regarded that Mr. Jameson himself would act so respectfully.
Liliana stood even taller. She introduced Mr. Jameson to Charlie, who stood beside her.
She said clearly, "Mr. Jameson, this is my fiancé, Charlie."
Mr. Jameson's expression shifted slightly at her words. His warmth faded as Charlie extended his hand and he returned it with only a brief, polite shake. Subconsciously, he glanced in my direction, his eyes filled with puzzlement.
Charlie said, "It seems Mr. Jameson also knows about Liliana and Shane, but that’s all in the past."
"Oh, right," Charlie added, thinking of the watch. "Mr. Jameson, if I remember correctly, your company’s Eternal Love watch sold for a whopping fifteen thousand dollars."
"This guy named Shane even bought a high-end replica for Liliana. I just tossed it into the lake and now he’s demanding fifteen thousand dollars in compensation."
"He even had the nerve to call your company just now, asking for the receipt and invoice," Charlie said, looking smug.
Charlie turned to Mr. Jameson. "I figure you probably know who actually bought the Eternal Love watch. Was it Shane?"
He glanced at me provocatively.
