Love On Ice: Don’t Leave Me, My Charming Liar

Chapter 428: "Exactly. Everyone's here trying to cozy up to the big players. I heard the new regional vice president of SKT is a real powerhouse, too." The murmurs grew louder as people exchanged speculative glances. Callie, with her ever-poised demeanor, caught snippets of the chatter and tilted her head, offering Ethan a small smile. "Seems like everyone's buzzing about SKT's new vice president," she remarked, her tone light yet curious. Ethan, however, seemed detached, his gaze drifting across the room as though searching for something-or someone.

He didn't respond, and Callie, reading his mood, wisely chose not to press further. They settled into nearby chairs, and predictably, a crowd materialized around them, drawn by the rare opportunity to interact with Crestwave's CEO. The atmosphere shifted as a figure in a striking silver-white suit entered the room with measured grace, drawing countless gazes. Astonishment rippled through the gathering. "The CEO of Skycloud Group as well?

Inviting both Skycloud and Crestwave, notorious rivals-has SKT Group lost their minds?" "Today promises to be extraordinary." "SKT Group's boldness is remarkable, though this tension is exhilarating!" "Shh! He's coming this way." Meanwhile, across the globe at SKT headquarters, Franklin reclined on his sofa, savoring fine wine with evident satisfaction. His secretary approached with a fresh glass, noting his pleased expression. "What has you in such high spirits, Franklin?" Franklin took an appreciative sip.

"I regret not returning with Ella; we're missing quite the spectacle." Stay tuned for more gαlnσνℯℓs.c○m "Perhaps a video call?" the secretary suggested with a knowing smile. Franklin chuckled. "I value my life too much to risk that." Back at the event, Murray approached Ethan and Callie, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Mr. Brooks, what a pleasant surprise. It's been some time." Ethan's response carried a distinctive chill.

"Indeed, it has." Unfazed by Ethan's frosty demeanor, Murray remarked cryptically, "Today should prove most interesting." Ethan's brow furrowed at the ambiguous comment, but Murray merely collected a glass of wine before departing. Fresh from confirming the schedule backstage, Nyla emerged to assess the general sentiment toward SKT Group. She immediately noticed Murray's attire, realizing with irritation that they appeared to be wearing coordinated outfits. Nyla rolled her eyes, her mood souring.

Fate had a wicked sense of humor today, throwing every person she least wanted to see directly in her path. Murray spotted her instantly, and after a steadying breath, Nyla chose to face the inevitable interaction. "You look remarkable-quite transformed from your usual appearance," Murray observed appreciatively. . . .