At night, New York was ablaze with lights and dancing, full of the bustling atmosphere of the world.
Luke had changed out of his casual clothes for a rare occasion, and put on a formal gray suit with vertical stripes.
It was a Christmas present from Claire, and it was the first time he had worn it.
Claire hugged his arm, and the two of them whispered as they walked forward.
Selina was a little behind them, and she looked around curiously.
Every now and then, flashes lit up around them, capturing the three of them in photos.
Luke and Selina were calm and composed. They didn't hide or hide at all, because they were walking on the red carpet.
However, this wasn't an award ceremony, but a more formal private charity fundraiser.
The participants were basically big and small figures in the entertainment industry, including singers, makeup bloggers, movie stars, philanthropists, critics, producers, and so on.
The reporters who were taking pictures were basically poor animals who had been ordered to do so.
Even in the middle of the night, they had to squat outside the venue in the cold wind. When most people had gone in, they had to go home and write flattering articles to promote their bosses and celebrities the next day.
Most netizens who read the reports and scolded the editors for being idiots wouldn't think of such miserable treatment.
It wasn't easy to make a living.
Claire handed over the invitation at the reception desk at the entrance, and the receptionist respectfully pointed out the table number and location.
She didn't even want to think about being a snob and not allowing Claire to bring anyone into the venue.
Luke's teachings had always been to be prepared, and not to break the rules.
Claire followed Luke's advice and informed the organizers in advance to confirm three people's entry.
Luke and Claire were muttering about the same thing at that moment.
Claire firmly believed that her brother definitely wasn't a good boy.
She had been young a few years ago, and hadn't paid much attention to these things.
But after working in the entertainment industry for a few years, even with the protection of her mother and the guidance of the mysterious old grandpa, she had come into contact with a lot of the dark side.
With the protection of her family, she didn't have to worry about certain unspoken rules, but that didn't mean she could change them.
As she slowly accumulated experience, she thought back on Luke's behavior since childhood and the various training he had given her over the years, and the meaning behind it was self-evident.
At that moment, she asked Luke in a low voice, "You keep telling me to follow the rules. Can you swear that you've always followed the rules?"
Luke said with a smile, "What I'm saying is, don't break the rules" randomly, "not that you have to abide by them forever."
Claire was stunned for a moment and immediately reacted. "It means that you're usually honest, but you're dishonest at critical moments, right?"
Luke continued smiling. "Yesterday's patience is for tomorrow's better harvest."
Claire: "… So Joseph and I were both tricked by you when we were young?"
Luke said matter-of-factly, "In this exam, you're all D- who make mistakes everywhere, while I'm only an A + who occasionally makes mistakes. Of course, it's not worth mentioning that outstanding students make small mistakes."
Claire: …
Selina's mouth twitched as she listened.
Claire was still too naive. A certain someone was actually very clear about the two situations. What did Batman not following the rules have to do with him?
As they chatted, the three of them entered the venue.
Inside, there were many large round tables, similar to a banquet in China.
This wasn't uncommon. Many private fundraisers didn't hold venues with rows of folding chairs, because it wasn't convenient for the guests to communicate with each other.
Finding the table number that the receptionist had given them, the three of them sat down and put their name tags in front of them to show that they were seated.
This seat was closer to the entrance, which had something to do with Claire's status.
Her family didn't want to add fuel to the fire, and she preferred singing and hanging out with Stacy. She wasn't interested in taking the next step.
She could only be considered a rising star now.
Even so, she had been on the rise in recent years, because the quality of the songs that Luke had given her was too high.
Other people would only have one or two songs that would become popular in a decade or so, but she would have one or two songs almost every year. In a few years, she had never left the hit list.
Now, Luke was on the left, Claire was in the middle, and Selina was on the right.
That way, Claire and Selina could share gossip about the celebrities present.
Selina, an experienced gossip lover, an emotionless black material collection machine, a fan of scandals, and a private detective, was very interested in the gossip on the spot.
Luke pretended not to hear her and observed the clothes of the female celebrities around him.
Male celebrities? They weren't as handsome as him. He simply ignored them.
This kind of private charity fundraiser was more relaxed than large-scale parties, but it was also more rigorous than those with twenty or thirty people.
This was reflected in the clothes of the female celebrities present.
Very few wore exaggerated evening gowns, but nobody wore T-shirts and slippers. Small dresses and all kinds of spring fashions were the norm.
However, that didn't stop the female celebrities from competing with each other for attention.
High slits, deep V-necklaces, and short necklaces were all basic elements, and anyone could see a good view.
Of course, Luke looked at them purely with admiration.
As the saying went, the greatest temptation for women was when they were wearing clothes, because they were looking forward to unraveling the mystery.
These female celebrities were undoubtedly experts.
It was easy for him and Selina to come to this kind of occasion, but they weren't interested in wasting time.
This time, it was Claire who had requested it, and the two of them accompanied her to satisfy their curiosity.
As the three of them chatted and watched, the other three people at the table also paid attention to them. There were also two women and one man.
However, one of the men and one of the women were very close. They had come together.
The two of them sized up Luke and Selina multiple times with evaluation in their eyes.
Claire didn't need an introduction. The two-colored wig that covered her nose and revealed only her mouth and chin was proof of her identity.
Selina had a mature appearance, and was chatting with Claire. The couple thought that she was a friend of Claire's in the industry, and didn't pay much attention to her.
Luke was a little shy, and was directly regarded as a newcomer whom Claire had brought to see the world.
The female celebrity who was alone observed for a moment, then got up and sat next to Luke to talk to him.
Luke didn't need her to introduce herself to know that this was Susan Miller, a new TV star who had become slightly famous in recent years.
As long as he wanted, the information on everyone here would be sent to his Gucci sunglasses in ten seconds.
Susan had approached him not because she wanted to hit on him, but more because she was bored and embarrassed.
The other couple were singers from the same company. Not only did they have nothing in common with her, but they were also arrogant.
As it happened, Susan's career had only just picked up, and she really couldn't compare with the two second-rate singers who were starting to make a fortune.
The two of them spoke to her in a sarcastic tone, and it wasn't appropriate for her to lose her temper, or it would make her seem uncultured.
Seeing that Luke seemed to be "left out" and was looking around on his own, Susan instantly felt that they were in the same boat and that they were in the same boat.
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