Chapter 449: Chapter 449
Avery smiled and replied. "Would you like to join me at the ceremony tomorrow?"
The Carter family remained silent.
If they really went, they might be walking into another potential trap.
On the afternoon of June 22nd, the commercial district where Carter’s Restaurant was located was even livelier than during Christmas. A brand new red carpet had been laid from the parking lot to the alley by the Moran Group Culinary’s office building. Security guards stood on either side, guiding guests to enter, while pedestrians could walk under the covered walkways.
Every street and alley in the commercial district was adorned with colorful lamps and event banners. All the Moran Group’s restaurants offered a 50% discount today, which, according to insiders, was close to the cost price.
All these made this relatively small commercial area extremely crowded and filled with people. The scene was grand and not inferior to any movie exhibition where celebrities gathered.
In fact, the event did feature popular celebrities and talented artists, who would also perform during the celebration.
Amidst the crowd, whispers circulated about Neil. His actions made it clear that he was determined to push the Carter family out of the business circle.
The Carter family held a significant position, but the Moran Group’s influence and power were far superior and unattainable. The Carter family could not compete with the Moran Group.
If the Carter family wanted to continue doing big business, it would probably depend on how much the Moran family could help.
Amidst the discussions, distinguished guests arrived at the parking lot one after another, just like celebrities entering a venue. They greeted each other and walked casually across the red carpet
Countless media personnel, pedestrians, and tourists lined both sides of the red carpet, frantically taking photos and recording videos, just like enthusiastic fans snapping pictures of celebrities.
Speaking of which, under normal circumstances, one could see celebrities with money, and their public appearances were quite frequent. However, these big shots and industry leaders from various fields were not so easily accessible, even with money
It was no wonder that their arrival caused such a huge commotion.
Multiple online video platforms also broadcast the event.
Whether online or offline, the host, audience, and netizens were all listing the big shots who had arrived. "Mr. Miles is here, Mr. Lawrence is here, Mr. Frowick is here, Mrs. Ziegler is here...
"Mr. Moran is here too, but he didn’t enter the venue. He’s waiting in the parking lot, saying he’s waiting for his girlfriend."
"But Avery didn’t receive an invitation. He wouldn’t insist on bringing his girlfriend into the venue in front of so many important guests, would he?"
The ceremony will officially begin at 6 PM and there are only five minutes left. All the other guests or their representatives have arrived, but the people from V Group still haven’t shown up. It seems they won’t be coming..."
"As expected of V Group. We were hoping to see the big boss behind V Group, but it looks like that’s not going to happen...
At that moment, there was a commotion in the parking lot
"A few more luxury cars have arrived in the parking lot. Could it be the people from V Group?
"Ah, these cars are parked in the spots reserved for V Group’s senior executives. It really is the people from V Group"
"Harry got out of the car. He’s dressed like a celebrity
"Penny, Nickle, and the others got out of the car.
"I compared the guest list, and all the higher-ups from V Group have arrived, but there are still two SUVs with no one getting out. I wonder who the people in those cars could be?"
Under the spotlight, amidst countless cameras, the door of one of the SUVS opened. Several men and women of different ages, all with striking appearances, got out of the car and looked around calmly.
The audience and netizens were discussing it excitedly. "Oh my god, how did the Carter family show up?"
"I’m so excited to see big stars like Zayn, Alaric, Josie, Luna, and others, but they weren’t invited. Could they be here to provoke the Moran family? Or perhaps Mr. Moran invited them?"
Will the Carter family and the Moran family fight in public? I’m so looking forward to it...
Faced with countless people’s discussions, the Carter family people retracted their gazes and looked at the last SUV.
Avery didn’t go out with them today; instead, she left in the morning, saying she would be departing with the V Group people.
They speculated that Avery should be here as V Group’s higher-ups.
The door of the last SUV opened.
Avery, dressed in a royal blue business suit and had her hair in a half-up ponytail, gracefully stepped out of the car. She handed the invitation in her hand to the waiting greeter.
The greeter opened the invitation and, upon seeing the name, their eyes widened in shock. They looked at Avery with shocked expression and, after a few seconds, announced, "Avery Carter, the big boss of V Group, has arrived.."
Everyone thought they had misheard
Then, a wave of discussion broke out.
"What did I just hear? The big boss of V Group? Avery is the big boss of V Group?"
"That’s impossible! V Group has existed for so many years and Avery is so young! If she really is the big boss behind. V Group, wouldn’t that mean she took over the company when she was just a child?"
"There must be some mistake! How could Avery Carter be the majority shareholder and big boss of V Group? That invitation must have been sent to her by the real owner?"
At this moment, just 660 feet from the parking lot, Neil, the patriarch of the Moran family, had received news that V Group’s big boss, Avery, had arrived. He subtly furrowed his brow and quietly gave a few instructions to his assistant.
The assistant immediately relayed Neil’s message through an earpiece to the staff near the parking lot.
After receiving the instructions, the greeter respectfully asked Avery Carter, "Excuse me, Miss Carter, is this invitation yours?
Avery smiled. "Of course, I’m the only major shareholder of V Group"
Neil and the others were not present at the scene, so they naturally didn’t see Harry, Penny, and others respectfully lining up on both sides of Avery’s car door after getting out. After Avery got out of the car, Harry, Penny, and the others also stood respectfully behind her, clearly indicating that they were her subordinates.