Chapter 1039: Buisness Gala

Patricia explained to Yuan that the gala at the Kingsley Hotel was being hosted by some of the most powerful people in the city, including several corporate tycoons.

It turned out that the Business Gala was a gathering of businessmen and wealthy individuals, offering opportunities for potential collaborations that could help smaller businesses expand on a much larger scale.

Because of this, many small business owners were planning to attend the gala, hoping to expand their networks and find opportunities to grow their businesses.

Yuan also saw an opportunity to make money by showcasing his jewelry collection. After all, wealthy people were always on the lookout for rare and valuable items.

’Why not? Since she’s inviting me, how could I refuse?’ Yuan smiled inwardly, realizing that this could be an excellent opportunity to find potential buyers for his jewelry.

However, to do that, he needed to showcase his collection, and he wasn’t particularly fond of the idea of carrying the jewelry around and presenting each piece to people one by one.

Instead, he had another plan for showcasing his collection to the wealthy attendees. The best approach would be to have his wives wear the jewelry and accompany him to the gala.

Women were often competitive when it came to fashion and jewelry, especially when someone else wore something more beautiful or valuable than their own. The wives of the businessmen attending the gala would be no different. Their eyes would immediately be drawn to the exquisite jewelry adorning Yuan’s wives’ necks.

"Patricia, I have a gift for you," Yuan said, quickly retrieving a beautiful jewelry set from his system storage.

"I haven’t properly thanked you for your help, so consider this a token of my appreciation. Please accept it." He gently slid the wooden box toward her.

Patricia stared at the box in surprise before opening it, revealing a beautiful jewelry set inside.

"Beautiful... I’ve never seen jewelry like this before..." She stared at the necklace and matching earrings, momentarily entranced by their beauty.

"The craftsmanship is so unique... It’s almost as though these pieces weren’t made by human hands or machines. And there are no joints or welding marks..."

The more closely she examined the jewelry set, the more bewildered she became. She was also growing increasingly curious about how it had been made. The craftsmanship was simply exquisite.

’This jewelry set is flawless... I’ve never seen anything quite like it before. This is unbelievable!’ she thought, marveling at the perfection of every detail.

She looked at Yuan and asked, "Are you sure you want to give this to me? You know how expensive it must be."

"I’m sure. It’s a gift for you, so take it," Yuan replied with a reassuring smile.

"But it’s incredibly expensive," Patricia protested. "These gemstones alone must be worth several hundred million. I can’t accept such an expensive gift!"

"We have hundreds of jewelry sets like this, and some of them are even better than this one. It’s just a single set, so don’t worry about it. Take it," Angela said with a reassuring smile.

"Wear it to the gala. It’ll look beautiful on you," Yuan added with a smile.

"Thank you, Yuan, for giving me such a wonderful gift," Patricia said, closing the box and holding it carefully in her hands.

Afterward, she returned to her villa to get ready for the Business Gala.

Once she had left, Yuan turned to Angela and asked, "Grandma, will you come to the gala with me?"

Angela was taken aback by his question and looked at her grandson in surprise.

"Are you sure you want this old lady tagging along with you? I’m too old for this kind of thing," Angela said with a soft sigh.

"I really want you to come with me. And don’t call yourself old. You’re beautiful, and you don’t look old at all," Yuan said with a smile, pulling her into his embrace.

Yuan rose from the sofa and quickly scooped Angela into his arms, surprising her with the sudden movement.

"W-What are you doing, baby? Why are you picking me up?" she asked with a smile, gazing into his eyes.

"I’m going to show you just how beautiful and young you look," Yuan said, planting a gentle kiss on her cheek.

He then carried her upstairs and entered his room. Standing before the huge mirror, he showed Angela their reflections.

"Wife, look at how beautiful you are. You look like a woman in her mid-thirties," Yuan whispered, gently nibbling on her ear. "How could you call yourself old? You’re not old at all."

"Yes, my little hubby is right. I’m a beautiful young woman!" Angela chuckled, feeling excitement bubbling up inside her.

Angela turned around and kissed him softly on the lips before saying, "Let’s get ready for the gala. We can’t keep Patricia waiting, can we?"

"Alright," Yuan replied with a smile, though he felt a little reluctant to let such a precious moment come to an end.

Afterward, Yuan informed everyone that he would be taking Angela with him to the Business Gala.

"You can take your beloved grandma with you. We don’t mind," Kitsura said with a smile, giving him a gentle peck on the cheek.

"We don’t mind either. Go and have fun," Nerith added, while Isolde and Lilith nodded in agreement.

"Thanks, everyone," Yuan said with a smile before giving each of them a kiss.

A little while later, Angela emerged wearing a beautiful black dress that perfectly complemented her hairstyle.

"Mom, you look beautiful!" Anna Grace exclaimed, her face lighting up with excitement.

Aisha nodded with a smile. "Indeed. Mom looks absolutely stunning in that outfit."

"Thank you, my sweethearts. I feel so young wearing this outfit," Angela chuckled softly at their compliments.

She then turned to Yuan and asked, "Are you ready to leave, little hubby?"

"Mmm." Yuan nodded with a smile and linked his arm with hers before they left the villa.

Being the gentleman he was, Yuan opened the passenger door of his Porsche for Angela and closed it gently once she had settled inside.

He then took the driver’s seat, started the engine, and drove off.

It took them only a few minutes to reach the Kingsley Hotel, where Yuan immediately spotted Patricia waiting outside with her secretary.

"Yuan! We’re here!" Patricia waved at him as soon as she spotted him.

"Hey, handsome. We meet again," Lizzy greeted Yuan with a mischievous smile, adjusting her glasses.

Then her gaze fell on Angela, and she was instantly captivated by the older woman’s beauty and elegant appearance.

"And who is this beautiful lady? Is she your girlfriend?" Lizzy asked, stealing a glance at Patricia as though she were waiting to see her reaction.

"Nice to meet you. I’m Angela, Yuan’s grandmother," Angela introduced herself with a sweet smile.

"..."

Lizzy stared at Yuan and Angela with a dumbfounded expression, as though she’d just witnessed a cow climbing a tree.

"She really is Yuan’s grandmother," Patricia confirmed.

"What did you say?!" Lizzy exclaimed, her face filled with disbelief.

"She is my beloved grandmother," Yuan said with a smile and a nod. He then turned to Angela and introduced the other woman. "Grandma, this is Lizzy. She’s Patricia’s secretary."

"...It’s nice to meet you, Lady Angela," Lizzy said with an awkward smile.

"Let’s head inside. Most of the guests have already arrived," Patricia said before leading everyone into the building.

The security staff checked their invitation and allowed them to enter without any trouble.

"By the way, President, where did you get that necklace and those earrings? I haven’t seen you wearing them before," Lizzy asked, eyeing Patricia’s jewelry with curiosity.

"Oh! These are gifts from Yuan. He gave them to me as a thank-you for helping him," Patricia replied, her cheeks turning slightly rosy.

’Wow! They’re so beautiful... and they must be incredibly expensive, too!’ Lizzy thought, feeling a little jealous that Patricia had received such gorgeous jewelry as a gift.

’I wonder when someone will give me such beautiful gifts...’

Inside the venue, numerous wealthy individuals and business tycoons had already taken their seats at the tables, with most of them mingling and getting acquainted with one another.

As soon as the guests noticed their arrival, they turned their heads toward the newcomers. However, their attention was particularly drawn to Angela, whose stunning appearance and captivating beauty left many of them mesmerized.

Yuan scanned the crowd and spotted Edward among the guests. He was chatting with a few people, but something about his demeanor made him seem out of place.

"Well, isn’t that the idiot’s father? His son is lying in the hospital, yet he’s here enjoying the party," Yuan muttered with a smile.

"That’s normal in the business world. We have to prioritize the company’s interests while setting family matters aside," Patricia explained, giving him a glimpse into how high society operated.

"I feel sorry for his son... His future has been completely ruined because of his own idiocy." She sighed softly.

"Indeed." Yuan nodded, doing his best to suppress his laughter.

’I’m the one who ruined it,’ he thought inwardly.

Suddenly, a young man approached Patricia with a smile, accompanied by a woman who had her arm linked through his.

’Why is this bitch here?’ Yuan immediately recognized the woman. After all, she was none other than Luna Lane.

She was the woman who had caused him so much trouble by falsely accusing him of molestation. How could he ever forget that face?