As Erica, Randy, Marion, and Debra entered the banquet hall, they immediately drew everyone's attention. Many people approached them to say hello.

Liza tugged at Garland's arm, looking displeased. "These people are shallow. Doesn't anyone recognize us?"

As the daughter of the Eaton family, she was usually surrounded by flattering people. But in Seamar City, she was reduced to second fiddle.

"Calm down. At our place, Debra was treated the same way. It's just home-court advantage," Garland soothed her.

Liza pouted. "True. But I should get the respect I deserve. Just open a branch here and make it better than the McKinney Group."

Garland smiled wryly. 'That's a fool' talk. The McKinney Group is backed by the Four Great Families. Any one of them is no small matter. It will take our entire family to compete with them.' "I'll try," he said, glancing at

"Just work harder," Liza muttered, glancing at Theda, who was walking toward Debra.

Theda wore a polite smile, but there was undeniable pressure in her gaze.

Houston, right? I've heard so much about you. It's a pleasure to meet you," Theda said, extending her

glanced at her hand. "I don't

Theda turned to Debra. "Mrs. Houston, you wouldn't

"Ms. Buchan, nice

Melody's voice interrupted them. "Theda, there are plenty of other guests waiting for you. Don't waste time on

thinly veiled dismissal of Debra

enjoy yourselves. A good

and

that look she gave us? Like she

so great

the

Group?

can't be still

had taken a serious hit. The Nichols Group wouldn't admit his presidency. anymore. Even if he came back, he could do nothing. All his shares had been given

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