"St-stolen?!"
The word came clearly from the Security Personnel's mouth.
Gao Yi's face went white as a sheet.
"No... impossible! That's absolutely impossible!"
Gao Yi lost control. He stepped forward and grabbed the Security Personnel's arm.
"Please, take another look! Could there be a mistake? I... I'm a legitimate businessman. Why would I steal anything?"
"Let go!"
The Security Personnel's expression darkened. He shook Gao Yi off and shoved him back.
"I'll say it again. Your Invitation is invalid! Leave immediately, or we'll arrest you for disrupting the Grand Ceremony of the Military Parade!"
His voice was cold and firm.
At an event of this importance, security was the highest priority. There could be no room for error.
Gao Yi was only a real estate developer. Even a powerful official would face serious consequences for causing trouble here.
Gao Yi wanted to say more, but the hostile looks from the surrounding Security Personnel—and the dark gun barrels at their waists—silenced him.
Beside him, Gao Yuanyuan was nearly in tears.
She had hoped to snag a wealthy husband here today and finally get one over on Su Wanning.
Instead of making a splash, she and her father had been treated like thieves and stopped at the entrance!
If word got out, how could she show her face among Longdu's rich kids again?
Then her gaze happened to sweep across the VIP section.
There, she spotted someone she hated with a passion.
Su Wanning!
That penniless girl really was sitting in the VIP section!
And her seat looked close to the front!
Why?!
Why did Su Wanning get to go in while she, Gao Yuanyuan, was kept outside?!
Humiliation and jealousy overwhelmed Gao Yuanyuan.
She pointed at Su Wanning and shrieked hysterically.
"It's her! She must be behind this!"
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