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.

you. It's a pleasure to meet you," Theda said, extending her hand to

her hand. "I don't shake

to Debra. "Mrs. Houston, you wouldn't refuse, would

hand. "Ms.

there are plenty of other guests waiting for you. Don't waste time on

were a thinly veiled dismissal of

enjoy yourselves. A good show

turned and

grumbled, "What was that look she

echoed, "What's so great about collaborating

the

Group?

loose sand. She can't be

anymore. Even if he came back,

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