Chapter 43 Emily Comes Uninvited

She looked sharply at Nolan: "Very well, Nolan. From now on, you must report everything about Raymond to me. Also, keep a close eye on that bitch Melinda. If she dares to get close to Raymond, notify me immediately!"

Although Nolan's position next to Raymond wasn't as prominent as his personal secretary Stuart, he had access to Raymond's daily life and could naturally provide Emily with a lot of information.

After Nolan left, Emily was so angry that she tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

What does Larry mean by this? Does he look down on her, Emily? Or does he not want her to get close to Raymond?

This differential treatment made Emily's resentment surge like a tide. She vowed to make the Thomas family and Melinda pay the price!

Early the next morning, as soon as Melinda stepped into the lab, she was hurriedly called into the conference room.

Inside the conference room, a young woman with a bright smile was waiting for her, with a table full of various dresses and jewelry, dazzling and overwhelming.

"Ms. Sharp, these were all personally selected for you by Mr. Thomas," the woman said with respect and envy, as if Melinda were a remarkable figure.

Melinda was slightly taken aback, then a faint smile appeared on her lips.

She walked over to the dresses, gently touching the soft fabrics, feeling their texture.

Her eyes wandered among the countless dresses, and finally, a black low-cut floor- length dress caught her attention. The waistline was tailored perfectly, as if it were made just for her. The simple design, yet elegant temperament, made one fall in love at first sight.

Meanwhile, in the president's office of the Thomas Group, Raymond was standing by the floor-to-ceiling window when a knock came from behind. Nolan walked in, "Mr. Thomas, tonight's dinner with the president of Ascend Global Group has been arranged."

Raymond nodded slightly, but his gaze involuntarily drifted outside the window. He suddenly wanted to go to the lab, but there was no time.

He sighed softly and pulled his thoughts back.

At that moment, his phone rang.

Raymond picked up the phone, and seeing the caller ID, a smile appeared on his lips, "Hello."

"Mr. Thomas, Ms. Sharp has chosen her evening dress," came the voice of his subordinate on the other end.

"Good, I know."

Raymond's mood inexplicably brightened.

He didn't know when it started, but besides work, Melinda's figure always appeared in his mind from time to time.

As night fell, Melinda had just put Sam to sleep when her phone vibrated.

She glanced at the caller ID and a surprised smile appeared on her face, "Hello! William, are you back in the country?"

"I just got back. There's a banquet at my grandfather's tomorrow night, and I'd like to invite you to join me. Are you free?" William's voice was clear and familiar.

"Who is your grandfather?" Melinda was slightly taken aback and then asked curiously. "Actually, there's something I haven't told you. My mother's last name is Thomas. Can you guess which family it is?" William said slowly after a moment of silence.

Melinda sighed. She suddenly remembered something, "What's your relationship with Raymond?"

"He's my cousin. Do you know him?"

William's voice revealed a hint of surprise.

"More than just know him!" Melinda said with a bitter smile.

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She never expected that William and Raymond were cousins. How could such a coincidence happen to her?

"Melinda, will you come tomorrow night? I have a gift for you," William said expectantly.

"Sure! See you tomorrow night."

After hanging up the phone, Melinda never expected to have such a deep connection with the Thomas family.

At that moment, William was looking expectantly at a small box in his hand, which contained a diamond ring he had designed himself, a ring he intended to propose to Melinda with.

"Melinda, I hope you like this ring," he murmured, his eyes full of anticipation and tenderness.

On a weekend night, the dazzling lights of a seven-star hotel in the city center illuminated a highly anticipated banquet.

Celebrities from all walks of life made their appearances, adding significant weight to the event. Those invited felt deeply honored.

Melinda had just finished tidying up and putting Sam to sleep when her phone rang. She looked down to see it was Raymond calling, and his cold voice came through the receiver: "Shall I pick you up?"

Melinda refused without hesitation: "No need, I'll take a cab myself." She didn't want to get entangled with Raymond.

"You really don't want to ride in my car?" Raymond didn't seem ready to give up. Melinda didn't explain.

Raymond frowned and said in a deep voice, "No taxis can get in there tonight; the area is all cordoned off." Melinda frowned, but she wouldn't give in easily: "No problem, I'll walk to the hotel."

He snorted lightly, "I've never seen a more stubborn woman than you."

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With that, he hung up, leaving Melinda speechless.

Daring to speak to Raymond like that in the company, she was probably the only one.

Meanwhile, Emily was also preparing for tonight's banquet.

Full of resentment, she decided to attend the banquet herself. She wanted to show Larry that she, Emily, was not to be trifled with.

At eight o'clock, the banquet officially began. Melinda, dressed in a black floor-length gown, elegantly walked into the banquet hall.

Her appearance immediately drew everyone's attention.

At that moment, she suddenly bumped into a hard chest. Looking up, she saw it was Raymond! He glanced at her coldly, "Apologize."

Melinda was stunned for a moment, then reacted, "You..." She bypassed him speechlessly, realizing Raymond was deliberately messing with her again tonight. She didn't want to get entangled with him.

Two girls nearby saw this and couldn't help but whisper, "Look, that's Mr. Thomas. He's so handsome!"

Their eyes were full of admiration.

But Melinda just glanced at Raymond's back indifferently, feeling a surge of inexplicable emotion.

Raymond always teased her.

Melinda walked to the food area, which was full of delicacies. She picked up a plate and selected her favorite foods.

"Larry will appear tonight. He rarely shows up these years," Melinda thought as she enjoyed the food, "I should greet Mr. Thomas."

Outside the hotel, the door of a red Ferrari convertible slowly opened, and Emily

stepped out, looking glamorous and with a smug smile on her face.

She had finally thought of a brilliant idea to enter the banquet openly.