419 Reap what one has sown, leading her to a dead end

Payne Corps Annual Gala

Mario Payne took the stage to give a speech, thanking all employees for their stalwart support throughout the year, and announced that tonight, several hundred million would be given out as year-end bonuses to encourage everyone, which was met with jubilation and excitement.

Julia Yates looked around, drew close to her son, and said in a hushed voice, "Do you see your uncle?"

"No."

"Go give him a call. The gala has started, and he hasn't arrived yet. I hope nothing has happened." Martin Yates lived alone and wasn't young anymore, so Julia couldn't help but worry.

Tim Payne nodded and went outside to call his uncle. He was told that his uncle was stuck in traffic but was almost at the hotel.

Meanwhile, several hotel waiters passed by with dishes.

"Did you see that? The woman that the Eldest Miss Jones is being set up with is some old guy."

"He must be wealthy."

"There are many May-December marriages in affluent families."

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