Chapter 157

Emotions churned within Ann as she moved forward. Every step felt like she was marching into a battlefield filled with countless enemies. Although, at that moment, it was still only the two of them. "Wyatt and I…" Ann muttered. Nevertheless, she felt neither panicked nor afraid. She thought it was strange. It seemed like whenever she was with Wyatt, every danger seemed insignificant. "Wyatt, I forgot to tell you that today's my birthday," Ann said with a smile. Wyatt's eyes lit up after learning that. It was indeed a special day, and fortunately, he had prepared a gift in advance. A group of people approached them as they reached the door. Leading them was a man in his 50s, threads of gray hair could be seen on his temples, but his eyes gleamed with a sharpness. He laughed heartily, bowed, and greeted, "Ms. Moore, as the queen of the business world, your presence at the Dragon Tiger Banquet is truly an honor." After some pleasantries, the man introduced himself, "Ms. Moore,