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The next day, a grand perfume launch event was held in the event hall of one of the city's most luxurious hotels. Mia was busy overseeing the final preparations, her energy reflecting the importance of the occasion. The perfume was the debut product of her newly founded cosmetics company, and invitations had been sent to influential figures from various walks of life.

Each guest had their own reasons for attending. For some, it was the allure of Mia's Wilson family background. Others were drawn by the involvement of Victor and Silvia as the brand ambassadors. Recent controversies surrounding the perfume launch and Natalie Ford's involvement only added to the intrigue.

But the most compelling reason was the connection to NextEra, the major investor in Mia's company. Many guests hoped to capitalize on the opportunity to network with someone from NextEra, with the faint hope that the elusive CEO might make an appearance—though such chances were slim.