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The party took place in the same four-star hotel. As the guests chatted quietly, they couldn't help but notice the mayor's reluctance to invest more in making the event more extravagant."Do you guys have any idea? He just got promoted. He has to appear modest," someone whispered."But whether it's the Chriss family or the Pattons, they surely deserve more than a four-star hotel. After all, the mayor's son-in-law is in business!" Another guest chimed in."Absolutely. Considering their connections with the four influential families, they could have gone all out," a third guest added."Could it be that they have ulterior motives for choosing this hotel?" someone wondered aloud.Unbeknownst to them, Bianca had been lurking and eavesdropping. She dismissed any suspicions about hidden intentions but felt relieved as long as nobody was pointing fingers at her.Onstage, Harold stood tall and waved to the audience with a genuine smile. The music stopped, and all eyes were on him. Despite

Bianca and Drake soon appeared on the big screen while chatting in the hotel backyard.In the background, the PA system emitted sounds.Bianca: "I've already bribed two Hamerton bodyguards… When the time comes, you just need to cooperate with them and kidnap the child. I'll give you a substantial amount of money!" Drake: "A girl?! What's the point of stealing a girl? They're not worth much!"Bianca: "Shut up! Just do what I asked! Kidnap the child I requested!"…Bianca's face turned pale, and her knees gave way as if all the air had been sucked out of her."So, this lady was attempting to kidnap the Hamertons' daughter?" someone remarked."There have been some strange occurrences lately, especially this year. That's the Hamertons and Thompsons' most precious princess! Does she think she can just snatch her away whenever she pleases? Ha!" Another person chimed in."No, no…" Bianca stammered in panic. "That's not what I was trying to do. Please let me explain, Zuko!"Lina gla

Alexander failed to dodge in time and got hit on the head.Drake wanted to hit him more, but the officers managed to restrain him.Although there was a brief commotion, the situation soon calmed. However, blood was flowing from Alexander's forehead, where he had been struck with the handcuffs. He applied pressure to his wound, and blood dripped through his fingers.Lena screamed and rushed over to check on him."You wretch! How dare you curse your father!" Drake couldn't strike Alexander due to the officers restraining him, so he began shouting at the top of his lungs."Lena, you're the one who's a bad influence on my son! How can you curse your own father? Aren't you afraid of going to hell? Let me make this clear! You will always be my son, no matter where you go. My blood runs through your veins, and you'll forever be a disgrace!"Pete's eyes blazed with anger. "Are you finished with your nonsense, Mr. Dickinson?""No, no!" Drake started throwing a tantrum. "You officers want

Elijah and Kasey were both struck by the same overwhelming shock. The doctor's profound emotions sent shivers down their spines, foreboding something terrible."What's the matter, Dr. Sheridan?" Kasey asked, her voice tinged with worry.Dr. Sheridan handed them Nala's medical report. "When she arrived at the hospital, she had injuries, so we conducted a comprehensive examination. The results revealed pathological changes in her blood..."They stared at him, their eyes wide with fear."In simpler terms, she has leukemia.""What?" Kasey felt her strength wane and struggled to catch her breath, nearly stumbling.Elijah steadied her, though he also felt drained. He put on a facade of composure."Are you absolutely certain?" He enunciated each word carefully. "Dr. Sheridan, is this truly our daughter's report?""I wish I could be wrong," Dr. Sheridan said somberly. "I was concerned when the report came in, so I rechecked it myself. Unfortunately, the diagnosis remains the same. It's

Lena chuckled softly before picking up the phone call. After a brief conversation with Alexander, she returned to sit across from Chris, savoring the meal he had prepared."Was it Alexander? What did he say?" Chris asked.Lena smiled, not directly addressing his question. "What do you think a boy his age worries about?""Hmm..." Chris pondered. "When I was his age, I had endless classes every day.""Really?""Yes, the Hamertons were quite strict with us kids. My parents were somewhat more lenient, but Zuko and Toph had it even tougher."Especially Zuko, groomed as the future heir to the entire Hamerton Group. The elders had big expectations, and he had been meticulous from a young age. Such an upbringing shaped a highly qualified heir but robbed him of childhood joys."You gain some, you lose some," Chris mused. "Life can't always be perfect, and not every moment is delightful. We're quite fortunate, really. Many people can never hope to reach our starting point in their entire