Chapter 484

As twilight deepened into night, the gala was hosted at the Nichols family's old house.

Melody was against Juan engaging Shella, but Juan, being the decision-maker, had the event implemented.

Outside, Debra sat in her car, watching as a parade of luxury vehicles rolled up, each more opulent than the last. She had once dealt a crushing blow to the Nichols family when she established the McKinney Group, yet their web of influence remained firmly in Juan's grasp.

Her past leniency had allowed the Nichols Group to rise again within a few months.

"Madam, we've arrived," Ben prompted.

by a familiar, albeit unwelcome,

see Eve and Ashley emerging from their lavish ride. Eve was draped in a silver lace gown that clung to her curves, diamonds shimmering like stars against

arched an eyebrow. "Miss Cameron, you look quite resplendent

simple black mermaid dress, adorned only by an emerald necklace. "Well, my family spares no expense. Unlike some, despite their bankrupt families and imprisoned uncles, they still dare to show up so plainly." Young

I couldn't possibly compete. I'm

preened, basking in the perceived compliment. Ashley grabbed her arm and said, "Let's go inside. No need to

"Yeah."

Ben frowned. "Madam, why tolerate

waved a dismissive hand. "This banquet is essentially Juan and Shelia's engageme nouncement. Eve is dressed like she's the star of the show,

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