Chapter 928:

They had carefully arranged the marriage between the Higgins and Johnson families—they had gone to great lengths to reach a mutual agreement. And now, they had become the laughingstock of the country.

While the Johnson family might not carry as much weight in Beversea as the Higgins family, they were still an established powerhouse with deep ties to the local scene. It wouldn’t be wise to burn bridges with them.

Even so, they all knew the Johnson family would not stand for this humiliation—and rightly so.

Just then, the double doors swung open, and two figures walked in.

It was Nathan, his usual look of mischief surprisingly replaced by an unfamiliar, somber expression, and Sadie trailed behind him.

All conversations ceased instantly, and a heavy silence settled over the room.

due respect, I don’t believe pointing fingers and assigning blame will get

were met with skeptical, unimpressed frowns. Nathan was better known for his indulgence than his wisdom. What sort of solution

him seriously, and

eyes fell on the woman standing behind Nathan, their

Sadie Hudson, the current chairwoman of the Wall Group—a powerhouse whose influence far

elders’ attitudes shifted

𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙣? 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙

a courteous smile. “What an unexpected honor, Ms. Hudson! Had we known of your arrival, we would have prepared a

typical formalities exchanged among high society, but the unspoken question lingered—why had Sadie come

gracefully in acknowledgment, casting a brief sideways glance at Nathan before replying, “You’re too

the Higgins family. I’ve come today to discuss the recent plunge in

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