Chapter 41 Marie Everywhere Dennis stood in the corner , watching Marie's hypocritical performance with a smirk on his lips . Cullen stood behind Dennis , unable to help but think , just a couple of days ago , hadn't Dennis righteously refused to attend the Herbert family's banquet ? And now , what happened ? Upon hearing that the clothing store had delivered dresses to the Spence mansion but had missed Marie's , he made a phone call , and soon a dress was sent to Asher's place , specifically addressed to Marie . However , Dennis had already lent the money and sent the gift , but Marie didn't even give him a single phone call . This afternoon , Dennis was in a foul mood at the branch office . He scolded the Finance Director for having a mistake in the financial report and criticized the Sales Manager for poor performance . He was even unhappy with a piece of waste paper found in the office . In summary , the entire branch office was on edge today , not knowing who had the misfortune of offending Dennis . As Dennis's lackey , Cullen tactfully handed over the Herbert family's invitation at the right moment , saying , " Mr. Whitney , the Herbert Group has some business dealings with us too . Since it's Mrs. Herbert's birthday , it would be nice for Mr. Whitney to make an appearance and show some respect to the Herbert family . " In a nutshell , it wasn't to see Marie , but rather for the sake of appearances in the marketplace . Dennis darkened his face and told Cullen to drive . Cullen couldn't help but sigh . In this world , there was no one who understood their own CEO's tsundere nature better than him . And Dennis , his eyes were filled with the sight of Marie amidst the crowd . That dress fit her perfectly , as if a forest fairy had stepped into the mortal world . Her eyes were lively and cunning , observing everything around her . She skillfully attacked Mia and her daughter with indirect blows , like a little fox that had been holding back its strength . Dennis casually slipped one hand into his pocket while holding a glass of red wine in the other . Someone approached him and greeted , " Mr. Whitney . " Leo Herbert is the CEO of the Hebert Group and Ira's father . Dennis turned around , handing the wine to Cullen behind him . He reached out and shook hands with Leo , saying , " Mr. Herbert . " " Mr. Whitney , taking time out of your busy schedule to attend my wife's birthday banquet truly Chapter 41 Marie Everywhere 25.20 % Get Boy ! brings joy to the entire Herbert family . Your presence brightens our humble home ! " Leo complimented . Everyone knows that Dennis is the most likely heir to the Whitney family of New York , an Influential noble family . By connecting with them , it would undoubtedly make future business dealings much easier . " Mr. Herbert is too kind , " Dennis said nonchalantly . He wasn't here to talk business . He was merely using the excuse of attending the banquet to see Marie , dressed in the gown he gifted her , as she brazenly bullied others with her flamboyant . gestures . Now feeling disturbed and in a slightly impatient mood . Leo was quite perceptive and noticed that Dennis kept glancing at the crowd , seemingly uninterested in discussing business . He tentatively asked , " Mr. Whitney , did you bring a female companion today ? " Dennis frowned , and Cullen immediately said , " Our Mr. Whitney doesn't have the habit of bringing a female companion . " Everyone in New York high society knows that Dennis isn't interested in women . He never brings a female companion to any event , and only Cullen can be seen constantly by his side . Leo immediately complimented , " Mr. Whitney is truly a man of integrity ! Nowadays , there aren't many young and promising individuals like Mr. Whitney among the younger generation ! " Dennis smiled , but still didn't say anything . Cullen thought to himself , couldn't Leo be a bit more perceptive ? Couldn't he see that Dennis didn't want to deal with him ? I can tell with absolute certainty that our CEO just wants to watch Marie dominate and conquer all around her right now . Leo could tell that Dennis wasn't in the mood for conversation , so he said , " I'll go greet the other guests . Please make yourself at home , Mr. Whitney . I apologize if our hospitality is lacking , and I hope you can bear with us . " Dennis nodded , finally managing to send this person away . Dennis looked at Marie in the crowd and asked , " Where is her laboratory report ? " " The man that day was sent by Mrs. Spence , and the laboratory report has already been handed over to her . " Cullen reported . " So , they plan to take action today ? " Dennis asked . Chapter 41 Marie Everywhere 25.41 % Get Boys " I'm not quite sure about that . Even if Ms. Dillon dislikes Ms. Spence , she probably wouldn't cause a scene at a future in - law's banquet . " Cullen said . " Keep a close eye on that mother and daughter . If they insist on seeking death , then let them have it . " Dennis swirled the red wine in his hand , and under the dim light , his extraordinary appearance was accompanied by an air of condescension . However , in the blink of an eye , upon seeing Marie flash a smile at the Herbert family's son , Dennis's face instantly darkened . Marie saw the man next to Carly and said with a smile , " Carly , aren't you going to introduce us ? " Carly took Ira's hand and said , " Marie , this is Ira , my boyfriend . Ira , this is Marie , you should have seen her before . " Ira and the others are two grades above , considered as senior students . Nowadays , they are studying at a university in New York . Marie smiled and said , " Ira , I've heard so much about you . "