Chapter 5

The noise in the banquet hall abruptly disappeared, replaced by a suffocating silence.

The silver-haired man walked through the crowd with steady steps.

He didn't stop for the investors who rushed to greet him, nor did he acknowledge the nervous employees standing around him.

Connor, who had been standing under the spotlight moments ago, suddenly looked insignificant.

The confidence he had carried all evening slowly disappeared as the man walked closer.

Then the chairman stopped.

Not in front of Connor.

In front of me.

Connor instinctively stepped forward, straightening his suit jacket, preparing to introduce himself.

He still believed this…