Swapping a Broken Heart for a New Start novel Chapter 124

As soon as that voice rang out, everyone in the room couldn’t help but turn their heads.

Standing in the doorway of the banquet hall was a tall, striking figure.

The man wore a perfectly tailored black tuxedo, a matching shirt underneath, and a deep burgundy tie. He had that refined, devil-may-care vibe, with a smile that could charm or taunt—hard to say which. His eyes—gray with a hint of mischief—were the kind that seemed soulful even when he was just glancing at the family dog. But there was also an unmistakable sharpness to his presence, a kind of energy that felt impossible to ignore.

“Wait… isn’t that Walter Wilson, CEO of Wilson Enterprises?”

“What’s he doing here? I thought Mr. Wilson rarely showed up to these kinds of events.”

“Aren’t the Wilsons and the Smiths basically rivals?”

“Didn’t you hear what he said? ‘Well said!’ Sounds like he’s here to stir up trouble.”

A low buzz of gossip swept through the crowd—everyone was clearly thrown by Walter Wilson’s appearance.

Camila Davis was surprised, too. She hadn’t told Walter she’d be here tonight—and she definitely hadn’t expected him to show up in person.

Sarah Brown, who knew Walter from before, called out right away, “Took you long enough to get here, huh?”

Walter took a few unhurried steps into the room, replying coolly, “Had some business to finish up, so I’m running a bit late. Didn’t expect to walk into such a show, though! Quite the eye-opener—so many people here, and not one willing to stand up for a single mom and her kid!”

His gaze swept across the room, icy and unimpressed.

It was just a look, but it hit the room like a cold wind. No one dared meet his eyes.

People glanced at each other, nervous and shocked.

Was Mr. Wilson… actually here to back up Mrs. Smith?

Everyone’s curiosity grew. Clearly, the drama tonight wasn’t over yet.

The Smiths and their extended family all looked pretty rattled. None of them had expected Walter Wilson to show. His position was equal to Jordan Smith’s, and he was known to be even tougher to deal with—outwardly playful, inwardly ruthless.

Jordan Smith, already fuming thanks to Camila, went stone-faced when he saw Walter. And the phrase “single mom and her kid” made him even angrier. He was still alive, wasn’t he? Who was Walter cursing?

Jordan glared coldly, narrowing his eyes. “If I remember right, Mr. Wilson, you weren’t invited tonight. Maybe you’ve come to the wrong place?”

Walter didn’t even blink. “Nope, I’m exactly where I mean to be. I’m here to celebrate Lillian’s birthday.”

His tone was so calm and matter-of-fact, it instantly took the wind out of Jordan’s sails.

Jordan’s eyes darkened. He was about to say something when Camila stepped forward, backing Walter up. “I invited him. Is there a problem?”

Jordan’s jaw clenched, his glare icy.

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