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Chapter 553 Stealing the Show

Penulis: Night Eleven
Explosive screams echoed through the main hall. Glasses were set down as heads turned, curiosity rippling among the Carvers' business partners.

"It's Leon!"

"Leon as in Leon Carver? He's become so much more handsome since we last saw each other last year!"

"Jeffrey's here too! Is he really back?"

"Jeffrey? Who's that?"

"Jeffrey Carver, the fifth son! His identity is a secret, and no one knows what he does!"

"Why did he come back here too?"

"This is a big surprise! The Carvers didn't release any information about this at all!"

"Mr. Carver Senior really kept this secret well. I think even Mr. Carver doesn't know about this."

Some guests turned to look at Owen, who had earlier dismissed the banquet's importance and the need for his sons' attendance. Yet, both Leon and Jeffrey, the King of Special Troops, had appeared, defying his words.

Owen's complete lack of knowledge about the situation was undoubtedly embarrassing.

Being publicly proven wrong must have been mortifying.

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