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?”

Mr. Moore’s banquet. Anyone who can attend must be someone

figure and features are even better than some of the

left Natalie’s lips even as the crowd murmured and gossiped about her. Her entire demeanor was calm as she gracefully accepted the flute of champagne a waiter handed to her.

an invitation to Mr. Alfred Moore’s banquet next Wednesday. Don’t forget to attend.”

cut off all ties with the Smith family, she had rarely appeared at

the banquet started, Natalie stepped out 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 her mother, who was

“Natalie?”

up her purse when a voice sounded from behind

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

person standing on the other end of the

her half-sister. What a small city this is! I haven’t even been back here for two

had greeted her, she did not move from her spot, merely

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

the other end of the corridor, she thought she was mistaken. Now, there was

to attend the banquet,” Natalie

you even get the invitation?” Jasmine cried out

this was not just any normal banquet. They were

was no way she could get in if

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