Chapter 217

"Shut up!" Eugene glared at Nicole. "You wretch! Don't let me see you again, or you'll regret it!" He spat his threats and turned to leave. As he passed by Nicole, he lowered his voice and warned, "You'd better keep your mouth shut, or you'll regret it." Nicole didn't bother responding to Eugene; he clearly wasn't in his right mind. However, fate seemed determined to pit them against each other. After Eugene left, Nicole chose not to approach Carl. Instead, she stepped aside, not wanting to draw any attention to herself in such a setting. At that moment, Summer Xenos, the event organizer, took the stage. Guided by the emcee, she began recounting her journey in organizing art exhibitions over the years. After sharing some of her experiences, Summer glanced in Nicole's direction. "If I had to credit my success to anyone, it would be my mentor. She has been both a guide and a friend. Without her, I wouldn't be where I am today." The emcee smoothly continued the conversation, smili