They felt relieved to know that their most competent competitor was absent, so they had a better chance to take advantage of this party.

Ben Johnson knew what they were thinking. Is she really so important? They all seemed worried that she would attend the party.

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He changed the subject and asked curiously, "It's said that Mr. Morgan is looking for some kind of partnership here in Miami. Do you know much about it?"

Most of the information he got wasn't confirmed, and he had no idea what was true. They looked at each other and reacted as if they had not even heard about it. "I would think it's just rumored."

"Yeah. The Morgans have everything they need. It's unlikely that they need any partners."

They shrugged their shoulders and shook their head, refusing to give out any information they knew. Ben cursed silently. Sly liars. I will just have to find out myself. They won't tell me anything useful at all.

People started to grow a bit impatient, looking at the gate, wondering when the man of mystery would arrive. They had gathered here, well prepared, with the same intention of getting connected to the Morgans, to cooperate with them, to become their business partners.

There was a commotion at the gate, and everyone picked up their ears and kept their eyes peeled.

Before long, arriving at the gate was a gorgeous woman in a sexy black evening dress. Her curvy figure and beautiful face caught everyone's attention instantly.

"Wendy Allen?" some exclaimed. She was relatively new to the acting industry but had gained a lot of popularity lately. People said that she had great potential, and they would not be surprised if she won the Oscar in a few years.

The spectators, especially the men, could not help gazing at her, stunned by her beauty. Wendy greeted them with a smile. She stepped aside slightly, and from behind her presented Nathalia. They both looked stunning, yet Nathalia had a different beauty from Wendy. Wendy was more of the mature and attractive type while Nathalia's was of innocence and pleasing to the eye.

Standing next to a film star, Nathalia appeared as graceful as, if not more graceful than, Wendy. At the sight of Nathalia, the crowd grew more excited.

"Mrs. Nathalia Davidson and Wendy Allen?"

"How come?"

"It's strange that these two showed up together."

They murmured and guessed and thought, no wonder she's married to Spencer Davidson. She's a real gem. Stunning.

"Mr. Johnson, didn't you say she won't attend the party?"

Ben smiled awkwardly and said, "I guess she changed her mind. You know what she's like." She just told me yesterday that she would not be here, and now here she is! Is she doing it on purpose? Yet, at the same time, he knew very well that Nathalia had always been unpredictable.

Wendy noticed straight away how the crowd had diverted their attention to Nathalia. Though she wasn't very pleased about it, she thought it fair. Well, it's Nathalia Davidson. She's the best woman I've met.

Some curious guests gathered around the two beauties and commented, "What a surprise to see you two show up together!"

Nathalia put her hand on Wendy's arm gently and replied with a cheerful smile, "Why? Wendy and I just bumped into each other. Are we not welcomed here?"

"You are most welcomed, Mrs. Nathalia Davidson. We were very upset when we heard you would not attend the party." They replied with a smile, yet somehow looking disappointed.

Nathalia cared not to guess their thoughts. She said casually, yet profoundly, "Life is full of surprises, isn't it? Such is life. Life is what happens when it's not following the plan."

Most people nodded thoughtfully with approval, but some appeared bitter. A chubby woman said with a sneer, "Mrs. Curt Davidson will be here too. It will be nice to see the whole Davidson family here. Wait, what about Mr. Spencer Davidson and his mother?"

Nathalia could tell straight away that the woman did not have good intentions, and Nathalia retorted without hesitation, "Thanks for your concern. My husband and mother-in-law can't attend the party tonight, but we are always together as a family wherever we are."

People had heard what Nathalia was like, and they rarely dared to irritate or challenge her. However, there were always a few curious cats that would take the risk.

"I just can't help feeling sorry for Mrs. Davidson. Poor woman, it must have been very tough for her." The chubby face said pitifully, though she was actually very pleased to hear the fights and conflicts in the Davidson family.

Nathalia looked at the woman into her eyes and smiled, "I'm touched by your kindness, and I shall reward you one day." People were not stupid, and they could hear the irony in Nathalia's tone.

Feeling threatened and frightened, the chubby woman stammered, "Don't, don't worry, err, don't worry about it. I should have just minded my own business."

Nathalia looked her up and down deliberately before she replied, "I think you are right. Mind your own business and work on getting some fat off. That will do you good. Don't you think?"

The woman gasped and blushed terribly. The man standing next to her, who seemed to be her partner, glared at her. "Right. You are absolutely right." She answered sheepishly.

The room was filled with tension, and people felt awkward, but not Nathalia. She couldn't care less what they thought. Wendy chuckled, amazed and impressed by Nathalia's frankness and wittiness.

"Hey, it's the Berry family." Someone exclaimed, and everyone's attention was redirected.

Nathalia took a look at them, noticing that all were very well-dressed, especially Kelly Berry, who was in a pale purple dress and wearing a diamond-studded crown.

"Isn't that the crown that once belonged to Princess Kathy? The Berry family has really come prepared, it seems." Someone commented.

"Ha-ha. It's obvious what they are plotting."

"But Kelly Berry? She's got a lot of competitors. Ha-ha."

The crowd soon started a new discussion. Nathalia turned away and appeared thoughtful. Wendy noticed and suggested, "Shall we go to the balcony and get some fresh air?"

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