Chapter 449

As the names echoed, both the people on and off the stage froze in place. They had assumed all the guests had arrived, but to their surprise, more were still on their way. And these companies, many of whose names were well-known, were each worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Ben paused for a moment before looking at Stefan. "Mr. Gallant, are these your guests?" Stefan shook his head. "No, though there are a few I'd like to meet. I just never had the chance." He then turned his gaze to Megan. "Could it be Ms. Turner who invited them?" Ben raised an eyebrow at Stefan's suggestion but quickly approached Megan. "Ms. Turner, are these your guests?" he asked with a smile. As much as Megan wanted to admit it, she was worried that her lie would be exposed the moment the newcomers said they weren't there at her invitation. That would be terribly embarrassing for her. Thus, she quickly shook her head and said, "They're not my guests, but there are a few executives I do know among them."