Chapter 21

At the banquet, Yaeger sat next to that elderly man while I was sandwiched between Lilith and Rose. "Desmond, let me introduce you to Leon Schmitt. He represents our family, an up-and-coming young man," Yaeger said, surprising me. "This is the chairperson of Forefront International. You can call him Mr. Sullivan." My heart skipped a beat. His last name was Sullivan? Could it be… I glanced instinctively at Rose, who winked at me. Could she be a wealthy heiress as well? Some people were simply born with silver spoons in their mouths. "Hi, Mr. Sullivan," I said, quickly standing up and greeting Desmond Sullivan respectfully. He was not only an elder to me but also a respected entrepreneur. Desmond waved his hand and said, "I've heard about the miracle worker in Heisenville's transportation industry. You indeed have the looks of a promising talent. The Storm family has a bright future ahead." Yaeger immediately forced a smile. "Please don't say that. My daughter, Lilith, is always