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"Unbelievable! It's absolutely astonishing."
"For a woman to persist to this degree, it's truly remarkable."
Not just the online commenters, but many attendees at the contract signing event looked at me with puzzlement.
Bryan and Lauryn, who were offering drinks to guests, abruptly stopped smiling when they noticed me.
Lauryn set aside her glass, approached me directly and said with annoyance, "Flora, today is a significant occasion for us as we finalize a deal with Quinn Group. Our guests are all either affluent or distinguished. How did someone as impoverished as you gain entry?"
Bryan also appeared irritated and berated me.
"Indeed, you're not supposed to be here!"
"Leave immediately!"
In response to their impolite dismissal, I replied composedly, "I arrived with an invitation."
Upon hearing this, they glanced at each other, doubt evident in their eyes.