My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire !

Chapter 42: Humiliation

Keira handed the invitation to the staff member. "Can I go in now?"

With just a glance, the staff member immediately stepped aside respectfully "Please."????????????????????????????????????? y

Jake frowned at this. "How did you get an invitation?"

He took a step forward, looking at Keira's phone. "Don't tell me you took someone else's invitation? They check identification here!"

Then, he saw the name on the invitation and was stunned.

At these industry gatherings, the nominal company and position of the invitee were typically written on the invitation. 

Jalen's invitation wasn't just issued in consideration of the Horton Group, but also due to his personal influence.

The work unit was only added because he was part of the Horton Group. However, some guests had complicated backgrounds or were famous enough not to need such titles.

The invitation in Keira's hand simply read, "Keira Olsen".

Jake asked in shock, "In what capacity did you get this invitation?"

"None of your business."

Keira calmly switched off her phone screen and looked at Jalen. "Shall we go in?"?????? &

Jalen had initially resigned to the fact that he might be at a disadvantage today and was regretting his inability to bring Keira in. He was taken aback by this sudden turn of events.

He followed Keira into the banquet hall. "Where did you get the invitation?"

Just as Keira was about to speak, Jalen cut her off. "It must have been arranged by her cousin, right? It doesn't specify any company, so you aren't beholden to anyone!"

His face darkened. "Jake has crossed the line this time. I won't let this matter go easily. When we get back to the company, I'll have to go to..."

Keira thought he was going to say that he'd go see the director of the R&D department or make a scene at the board, but surprisingly, he said, "I'll go find my cousin and ask him to stand up for me!"

Keira was perplexed.

What happened to hating nepotism?

Probably noticing her confusion, Jalen sheepishly scratched his nose. "I don't hate nepotism. I hate useless people squatting in positions because of their connections. You don't know how many people in the Horton Group are coasting by on their connections... Anyway, why should I tell you all this?" He picked up a glass of champagne. "Let me introduce you to a few people." Before Keira had a chance to refuse, Jalen was already calling out, "Mr. King!" Keira could only follow him.

The middle-aged man referred to as Mr. King was a senior in the industry, and a throng of people were already engaged in making small talk with him.

He was very respectful to Jalen. "Mr. Riley, it's rare for you to attend events like this. You finally have time to exchange views with us old-timers today?" Jalen responded with a laugh. "As a junior, I'm not at all qualified to share my views with you all. Today, I brought someone here to listen to your insights." He pushed Keira to the front. "This is our company's new talent. She resolved a major issue that's been troubling me for a month. It's only today that we found the time to leave the office!"

A problem that could trouble Mr. Riley was definitely not a trivial one.

Jalen deliberately mentioned it to give Keira a step up.

Mr. King and the others indeed showed interest in Keira and turned to look at her with smiles. "Really? We can't wait for you to introduce her to us." Before Jalen could do that, a woman's voice interrupted him. "Mr. King, long time no see."