Chloe sneered inwardly. What a horrible bond between Soren and her! They met on a narrow path again.

Soren's dark eyes also spotted her. Following a glance, he laid his eyes back on his cards as if she were a total stranger.

Well, she had no intention of getting close to him either. She walked back to the living room, found a corner, sat down, and sipped her cocktail while contemplating.

In a short while, the doorbell rang, and a maid went to get the door. Then a large group of people swarmed in.

In their twenties or thirties, they were all wearing luxuries. Presumably, they were Corey's classmates and childhood friends from Jonesborough, as mentioned by Ivory.

Corey was born in Jonesborough, a metropolis around 100 kilometers away from Haverhill. His mother was a businesswoman while his father was an official. His family background was deep, but he aspired to be a surgeon in Haverhill. Unable to persuade him, his parents agreed temporarily.

Ivory fell in love with him in college. They had been together for five, six years. Corey's parents despised Ivory for her civilian background, but the two were deeply in love. Despite the disagreement from the seniors, they stuck to each other.

"Huh, where is Soren? Didn't you say he would come too?" A young lady carrying a limited-edition handbag clamored.

"Yeah, where is he?" Another lady in a luxury brand dress of the season echoed.

"Are you here to celebrate my birthday or see Soren?" Corey teased them with a smile.

"We're here to see Soren and then celebrate your birthday." Both women were straightforward.

"Soren doesn't know that I also invited you. Don't rat me out later." Corey pointed in the direction of the room where Soren was playing bridge.

The bunch of beautiful women grinned and headed that way.

Chloe watched the scene and lost herself in thoughts.

Ivory came over, sat down next to her, and smiled, "A hot guy is here tonight. His name is Soren. According to Corey, he was just transferred from Jonesborough headquarters of his family business and made head of the branch in Haverhill. See? Those debutantes from Jonesborough followed him here!"

"I've just seen him." Chloe said.

"I also had a glance. He is indeed handsome and refined in temperament, but his face is cold. In my view, those local ladies are also interested in him." Ivory gossiped.

"He is also our new boss." Chloe said mechanically as her mind wandered far away.

"Really? What a small world!" Ivory marveled.

"Ivory, I have figured out a way to double the turnover." Chloe narrowed her eyes and stared at the room Soren was in.

"What is it?" Ivory asked, cocking her brow.

Chloe sucked her index finger, dropped her mouth to Ivory's ear, and whispered something.

"Will it work?" Ivory asked apprehensively.

"As long as you work with me." Chloe said confidently.

"No problem." Ivory nodded heavily.

Chloe waited for two hours before Soren finally used the bathroom.

While no one was paying attention, she stalked the man.

As planned, Ivory was already at the bathroom door. Chloe gave her a wink, pushed open the door, and got in. Ivory guarded outside.