CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

Chapter 11

“It’s an invitation to Mr. Alfred Moore’s banquet next Wednesday. Don’t forget to attend.” Joyce tossed over her shoulder as she headed for the bathroom.

Natalie skimmed through the invitation card, her brain slow to process the information due to all the wine she drank. It took her a moment to remember who Alfred was. He was her benefactor and also a dear friend.

On the day of the banquet.

The banquet was being held at the Moore family’s winery.

Most of the guests in attendance were some of J City’s most influential, powerful, or rich people.

After settling her kids for the night, Natalie arrived at the winery on time.

That night, she chose to wear a dress of her own design. It was an inspiration from two different cultures, leading to a dress with a high turtle-neck and a body-hugging design at the top. The bottom was of the usual mermaid fit.

The cool tone of the navy blue dress only accentuated the fairness of her skin. She had pinned her silky, raven locks up into a loose bun, revealing the smooth column of her slender neck. With a smile curving her lips, she practically oozed elegance and charm.

The banquet hall was bustling with noise when she entered it. A substantial crowd was already there as the guests milled around and chatted with each other.

The moment she made her entrance, her appearance instantly drew the attention of the hall’s occupants.

“Who is she? Why haven’t I seen her before?”

who

figure and

she gracefully accepted the flute of champagne a waiter handed to her. Heading to a nearby long table,

Mr. Alfred Moore’s banquet next Wednesday. Don’t forget to attend.” Joyce tossed over her shoulder as she headed

she cut off all ties with the Smith family, she had rarely appeared at such formal events. Needless to say, she

of the banquet hall and into the corridor. She needed to get a breath of fresh air. Other than that, she would also use this opportunity to call

“Natalie?”

open up her purse when a voice

froze in the midst of reaching for her phone. Turning around, she looked in the direction where

person standing on the other end of

this is! I haven’t even been back here for two weeks, and I’ve run into her

from

front of her. For some reason, her voice was low and panicked as she hissed, “What are

of the corridor, she thought she was mistaken. Now, there was no denying

I’m here to attend the banquet,” Natalie replied with

even

any normal banquet. They were here

“lowly” as Natalie should not be here. In reality, there was no way she could get in if she

should not be here. In reality, there was no way