Joshua's arrival drew everyone's attention.
Eyes followed him with admiration, envy, and interest, especially from the women present.
"Josh, I heard you recently took over. Congratulations!" A tall, slender middle-aged man with gray hair and a luxurious outfit raised his glass to Joshua.
Faye recognized him. It was John Wilson, a renowned local entrepreneur and a frontrunner for the next governor.
"Thank you! I look forward to our cooperation," Joshua replied, raising his glass to clink with John's. Others soon gathered around Joshua, eager to engage him in conversation, quickly forming a circle around him.
Faye watched in surprise. Whitmore Group had tried multiple times to partner with John's company but had never succeeded.
She had heard that John was notoriously arrogant and diff
