Chapter 265 - A Rival's Secret Vigil
The YodaVision banquet was winding down, and I couldn't help but feel pleased with how the evening had progressed. Most of the guests had already departed, leaving just a handful of lingering conversations across the elegantly decorated hall.
I sipped my third glass of champagne, feeling a pleasant warmth spread through my body. The alcohol had softened my usual rigid composure, and I found myself smiling more easily than usual.
"Successful night," Julian said, approaching with a satisfied look on his face.
"Very," I agreed, scanning the room. "I didn't expect Jorge Atwood to show up, though. Isn't his family hosting their own event tonight?"
Julian nodded. "The Atwood Foundation Gala. Pretty significant event on the social calendar."
"And yet he chose to be here instead," I mused, glancing across the room where Jorge stood talking with one of our investors.