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Chapter 369

These things aren’t our concern. After all, we’re outsiders. What we see isn’t the real deal, just what they want us to see.”

After changing into their formal wear, Linda and Samson got into another car heading to the dinner venue.

“I don’t think I’ve asked you. Whose dinner is this?”

engagement dinner. It’s the Ashford family from Easton Vale.”

“My mom’s best friend’s son’s er

Samson wasn’t very familiar with his parents acquaintances. After taking over the company, most of his focus had been on business rather than socializing. Many of the current business collaborations had been established for years, 50, he wasn’t worried about losing projects if relationships weren’t solidified

He preferred not to engage with unrelated prople, and his parents never forced him to do things he disliked But attending dinners like this was not a big issue. He just had to make an appearance.

“I don’t really remember much,” said Linda, flipping through her memories but not replaceing anyone familiar,

Samson patted her head. “Don’t worry. I don’t remember him, either. We probably met when we were kids. But it’s been so many years since we remember it clearly just make an appearance and leave.”

People surrounded them as they got out of the car.

They had planned to walk side by side, but now, they could only hold hands.

“I feel like every time I show up somewhere, it’s like I’m on display, surrounded by a bunch of people,” Linda whispered in Samson’s ear.

There’s no way we’d

“You’ll have to get used to it. You’re a public figure now–an incredibly famous director. I’m just riding on your coattails. Otherwise, nobody would recognize me on the street.” Samson’s lighthearted comment made Linda laugh, helping her momentarily forget that they were under the spotlight. She playfully tapped his arm,

As soon as she did it, she realized what she’d done. Fortunately, they quickly made their way inside.

The hosts knew Samson and Linda were attending, so they treated them with extra respect. The engagement dinner’s stars, Kenny Ashford and his fiancée, Jennie Hale, wer waiting at the door.

“Mr. Lynch, Ms. Felly, it’s such a pleasure to have you at my engagement dinner,” Kenny said with a beaming smile.

Samson handed over a gift bag with a generous engagement gift.

Were

“Happy engagement!”

Jennie received the gift bag, “Thank you, Mr. Lynch and Ms. Felic. We wish you both happiness a

and joy.”

The both of them quickly found a corner and settled in. Thankfully, they weren’t the center of attention this time. They planned to leave as soon as the champagne tower was done.

Linda wanted to lounge on the couch without worrying about her public image, but when she saw her strapless dress, she hesitated.

Strapless dresses were pretty but could easily slip when she moved a lot

Noticing her discomfort, Samson took off his suit jacket and draped it over her. “It’s fine. No one’s really paying attention to you. Just relax”

“I won’t destroy my image, tight Linda asked, still a bit worried

“It’s fine. I’m here, too. Even if someone takes a picture, they’ll just say we’re close. Besides, you’re not someone who fusses too much about your image. Just do you

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