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She was aware that I lacked any proof.

I kept my stance neutral.

To be honest, I had no desire to continue thinking about them.

It would be ideal if they simply secluded themselves together.

My purpose here was to make connections, and I didn't want to waste time on their affairs.

Just then, Chris took the stage. "Welcome, everyone, to The Walker Group's new product unveiling. I also have some thrilling news to announce," he declared.

After speaking, his gaze found me in the crowd.

His eyes held an undeniable intensity.

"Concerning my marital status..."

Sharon detected something amiss and grasped my hand. "If we were both injured, who do you think Chris would pick?"

With those words, she yanked me into the champagne tower.

Glass flutes crashed around us.

We tumbled down, surrounded by shards, getting sliced.

Sharon let out a pained cry.

Chris hurried over.

He swiftly helped Sharon up. "What occurred!"