Chapter 237
How on earth had Aurora managed to get John to attend this banquet? All around the room, people cast looks of admiration and quiet curiosity her way. Even Grace was a little surprised. She’d assumed that project had been rejected, and Aurora would eventually let it go. But clearly, Aurora hadn’t given up at all. Instead, she had gone behind the scenes and reached out directly to the director of an international firm.
Grace narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze softening with admiration. So that was it—her daughter hadn’t abandoned the project. She was simply waiting for the right moment to prove herself. Even if the world didn’t believe in her, Grace did. And now, she understood something else too—once her daughter set her sights on something, she wasn’t the type to let go easily. Even if the odds were slim, Aurora would still hold on tightly to that sliver of hope. That thought alone put Grace at ease. As long as her daughter had drive and ambition, that was enough. There was no need to question the rest. After everything they’d been through, Grace had learned to let go of the unnecessary worries.
At that moment, every eye in the room was trained on Aurora and John. Standing close beside him, Aurora leaned in slightly and said with sincerity, “Mr. John, this is just the first step in welcoming you to Ravenshore. This banquet was organized by me—consider it a small gesture to make you feel at home. I hope it shows how serious I am about this opportunity.”
John nodded with a pleasant smile. “You’ve certainly made an impression. Don’t worry, I’ll give serious thought to working with Walton.” He was bilingual, fluent in both local and foreign languages, so even though Aurora addressed him in their local dialect, he had no trouble following along.
Chapter 237
Aurora herself spoke fluent foreign languages, but with so many guests present, she deliberately chose to speak a language everyone could understand. She wanted the entire room to know that she’d secured a deal with an international client. Noticing Aurora’s choice, John followed her lead. After all, when in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Everyone in the room heard the exchange between Aurora and John, and for a moment, it left them speechless. No wonder Aurora had gone through the trouble of organizing this banquet—this was exactly the kind of occasion that called for it. After all, John was a well-known figure in the international business world. Securing a potential collaboration with him was a powerful move , a bold statement that Walton was ready to expand its global reach. That realization made the way everyone looked at the two of them change. Their gazes grew intense, filled with admiration and curiosity.
Tessa stood among the crowd, dressed in an elegant gown with makeup immaculately done. Before Aurora walked in, all eyes had been on her. She was the center of attention. But the moment Aurora entered with John at her side, everything shifted. The spotlight that once belonged to her was now shining squarely on Aurora. Even the recognition in Grace’s eyes—Tessa had noticed it too.
Beside her stood Julian , and his gaze had also begun to drift toward Aurora. He had always known Aurora to be bold and audacious. She took on projects most men wouldn’t dare touch and made it look effortless. Back then, he saw her as bright, vibrant, even dazzling. But she lacked a certain feminine touch. That was why he had chosen the more traditionally graceful Tessa. But now, seeing Aurora navigate the room with poise, speaking with executives and commanding attention, she radiated a different kind of power—something magnetic.
It seems Aurora is really making waves and proving her capabilities. How do you think this shift in perception will affect her relationships, both personal and professional, moving forward?