Chapter 12 Vanya's POV As night fell , Cliff had Elliot bring a gorgeous and dignified black French long dress for me . After dressing up , I slowly descended the stairs from the second floor , where Cliff had been waiting for a while . Although he had seen me in a burgundy dress last time , he still couldn't help but show a hint of amazement at my current attire . " I'm ready , " I said , lifting my head . Cliff pursed his lips and responded , " I'll have Elliot bring the car around . " I didn't pay much attention to it and , upon opening the door , saw Elliot waiting at the door . He was also quite surprised to see me in the dress . N " Luna Vanya , you look really stunning in that dress , even more beautiful than Ms. Coleman , " Elliot blurted out . At the mention of Melinda , Cliff immediately glanced at him . Realizing his slip , Elliot quickly shut his mouth . " It's okay , " I said , not caring at all . E Upon arriving at the venue , Cliff helped me out of the car . In an instant , everyone cast envious glances our way . " Who is the female companion with Mr. Todd ? " " It seems to be Mrs. Todd . " # " I've never seen Mr. Todd and Mrs. Todd be together before . they truly are a well - matched couple ." Cliff took my arm naturally . I wanted to pull back , but with so many people watching , I had to go along with it . I looked around and saw many faces I had seen in my previous life . Cliff had a high reputation in the business world , and everyone at this international - level dinner was top - tier entrepreneurs , philanthropists , or real estate tycoons . In my past life , I had put in a lot of effort in finance to please Cliff , but it was all to no avail . At that moment , the sound of shattering glass caught everyone's attention . An elderly man dressed as a gardener accidentally broke a rose vase , and the venue manager scolded the old man harshly . The manager shouted rudely , " Where did this old man come from ! Get him out of here ! " " Wait a moment , " I stepped forward , picking up the roses from the ground . I noticed that these roses had been carefully trimmed of their thorns and were of a very rare variety . " Mrs. Todd , this old man broke the flowers that Mr. Winston prepared for everyone and disturbed everyone , I'll have someone take him out . " I said , " It was an accident . Could you please prepare a new basin ? Since these roses on the ground were specially brought by Mr. Winston , it's a pity to just let them be admired . Why not ask the ladies present to take one in hand and feel Mr. Winston's intentions ? " Everyone nodded in agreement , and the manager also wisely waved his hand at the old gardener . Cliff walked up to me and whispered , " I didn't expect you to be able to mobilize the atmosphere on the spot . " 1/3 Chapter 12 I replied nonchalantly , " It's just to please Mr. Winston . " Mr. Winston is not only the CEO of the Winston Group but also the Lycan King of the werewolf community behind the scenes . Of course , his identity is unknown to the humans present . However , only the Winston Group holds a significant position throughout the United States . Melinda's POV I took a taxi to the venue of the banquet . As soon as I got out of the car , I felt the strange gazes around me keenly . W n But I was so eager to get into the venue that I didn't pay much attention to these gazes . t 4 " I walked straight to the entrance , and the staff at the door looked me up and down , then glanced at the taxi that had just left , and asked , " Miss , do you have an invitation ? " This sudden question made me , who was about to step into the venue , freeze . had no idea that I needed an invitation to attend this event . In the past , when I was with Cliff , I always had unrestricted access , and this was the first time I was stopped outside . " I'm sorry , you can't come in without an invitation , " the e staff said firmly . " I'm looking for Mr. Todd . I'm his date ," I quickly made up a lie . The staff scrutinized me again and then said , " Mr. Todd has already gone in with Mrs. Todd . And you are ? " At that moment , I felt the increasingly hot gazes around me , and a sense of shame and embarrassment surged into my heart . At this time , Elliot saw me and immediately came forward to help . " Sorry , this is a staff member of our company . " The staff nodded upon hearing this and allowed me to enter . I let out a sigh of relief , but Elliot said to me with a serious face , " Ms. Coleman , why are you here ? " " I … I , I just want to come here to gain some experience . Alpha Cliff always said I was too timid . In a few months , I'm going abroad . I want to get in touch with such occasions by myself . Can you take me in ? " I looked at him with eyes full of expectation and said earnestly . Elliot hesitated . I quickly continued , " I also want to learn quickly and come back to help Alpha Cliff . Last time , Luna Vanya spent five million dollars on an ordinary obsidian , which must have caused a lot of losses to the company and the pack . I think Luna Vanya doesn't understand the value of the ore . This time , many leaders in the financial industry are here . I'm afraid she won't be able to cope with Alpha Cliff by her side , " I spoke sincerely , trying to move him . In the end , Elliot acquiesced . I walked into the venue with joy , my eyes eagerly searching for Cliff . Soon , I saw Cliff not far away , happily talking with others . I excitedly lifted my skirt , ready to run over . But I bump into an old man all of a sudden . The vase in the hands of the old gardener was accidentally knocked over , and the water inside spilled directly on the corner of my skirt . I subconsciously let out a scream , looked down at the dirty skirt , and my face instantly became very bad . " What's the matter with you ?