Chapter 431

Harrison leaned in and captured Evelyn's lips in a tender kiss, effectively silencing whatever words she had been about to speak.

The world seemed to freeze around them. Evelyn's eyes widened in surprise, her breath catching in her throat.

For a moment, she forgot how to react.

Harrison chuckled softly, the sound warm and affectionate as he pulled her closer. "Evelyn, my love, I can't wait to make you my wife."

Evelyn blinked up at him, her mind struggling to process his words. Several heartbeats passed before she finally responded with a shy, breathless whisper of agreement.

The joy that lit up Harrison's eyes was unmistakable. "Darling, do you mean it?"

A slow, radiant smile spread across Evelyn's face as she met his gaze.

Seeing his own reflection in her sparkling eyes, Harrison's smile widened into a brilliant grin. This was the moment he'd been dreaming of for years.

Around them, the crowd had taken notice, their curious gazes making Evelyn's cheeks flush crimson. "Harrison... people are watching."

Reluctantly, he released her from his embrace.

Evelyn turned away slightly, drawing in a shaky breath. Her heart pounded erratically in her chest - this exhilarating feeling was both comfortingly familiar and thrillingly new.

"Sweetheart, Matthias Thornton from Byte Innovations is here tonight." With this simple statement, Harrison successfully redirected Evelyn's attention.

Matthias Thornton represented one of their key business targets for the evening. Byte Innovations currently dominated the short video market, an industry experiencing explosive growth with tremendous potential. Kingsley Industries was eager to enter this space.

Evelyn's professional instincts immediately kicked in. "Where is he?"

"Come, I'll introduce you."

Offering his arm, Harrison smiled as Evelyn gracefully linked hers through it. Together, they moved through the glittering crowd toward their target.

"Mr. Whitmore, Ms. Carter."

Matthias was the first to greet them as they approached. As two of the most prominent rising stars in the business world, their reputation preceded them.

Harrison gave a polite nod. "Mr. Thornton, it's a pleasure."

Matthias extended his hand enthusiastically. "The honor is mine, Mr. Whitmore."

He then gestured to the man beside him. "Wesley, allow me to introduce Mr. Whitmore and Ms. Carter."

Though Evelyn had never met Wesley Fairfax before, there was something oddly familiar about his features.

Evelyn tilted her head slightly. "And this is...?"

Matthias quickly explained, "Ms. Carter, this is our company's top content creator, Wesley Fairfax."

The introduction clicked in Evelyn's mind - Wesley was the viral sensation who had recently taken Byte Innovations by storm.

"A pleasure to meet you, Mr. Fairfax."

Wesley offered a humble smile and extended his hand. "The honor is all mine, Ms. Carter."

Matthias added modestly, "Ms. Carter, Mr. Whitmore, Wesley is still relatively new to the industry. We appreciate your support as he grows."

Harrison smoothly interjected, "Mr. Thornton, you're too modest. Kingsley Industries is exploring opportunities in short-form content. We'd welcome the chance to collaborate."

Wesley's interest visibly piqued. "Really? You're considering entering our industry, Ms. Carter?"

Evelyn nodded gracefully. "It's an area we're evaluating, though we're still in the early stages of exploration."

Matthias jumped at the opportunity. "Ms. Carter, the short video market shows incredible potential. If you're interested, I'd be happy to provide a detailed market analysis."

Evelyn's professional smile widened. "That would be excellent. Let's schedule a meeting to discuss further."