Merrick watched Oriana's retreating figure, his face a storm of conflicting emotions.
Supporting Nichole, he exited the conference room, only to spot Oriana shaking hands with a sharply dressed man in the hallway. The two then disappeared into the meeting room together.
This man was none other than Bright Bexley, the head of Fortune Real Estate.
Though they shared the same surname, Bright had no ties to the Bexley family. His origins were shrouded in mystery, but whispers spoke of a formidable power backing him, with influence that reached the heavens.
A year ago, Bright had swept into Seaview with a staggering billion-dollar investment, founding Fortune Real Estate. In no time, he snapped up prime plots of land and swiftly rose as a legendary figure in Seaview's business circles.
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