Chapter 314 Seizing Opportunities

Surrounded by a mix of genuine and insincere compliments. Duke Wilhelm casually dealt with them while carefully observing Leo’s expression.

After a while, as the flattering individuals dispersed, Melanie seized the opportunity to express her doubts.

“Duke Wilhelm, I feel both honored and perplexed to receive your invitation to tonight’s birthday banquet. Could you clarify something for me?”

Duke Wilhelm chuckled. At a time like this, he would say whatever pleased Melanie. “My daughter Grace offended you before. Since I’m hosting friends from Harbor City tonight, it’s only natural to invite you as well. Consider it my way of apologizing on her behalf.”

“You’re too kind.” A sharp glint flashed in Melanie’s eyes, and she thought of a plan. “I just saw Miss Grace at

the banquet, and she seemed quite interested in the card I wrote. Perhaps she spoke well of me in front of you,

making you appreciate my creativity?”

Duke Wilhelm squinted his eyes, and subtly clenched his fist. Melanie’s implication was clear.

He couldn’t help but sigh. Melanie was indeed clever! She knew that the so-called “competition” earlier was

just a setup for her. Without revealing her cards, she effortlessly used his daughter’s jealousy to dismantle the

plot.

into winning her favor. With her assistance, dealing with

future would be

to think about other matters right now. He was embarrassed and infuriated at the same time. Suppressing his anger, he politely excused himself from Leo and Melanie and went backstage straightaway. The butler had

found Grace. There, she

his subordinates to clear the backstage area. His subordinates quickly

felt the change in atmosphere. She turned around, and saw Duke Wilhelm staring

Duke Wilhelm

what…what are you talking about?” Grace tried to

lie, I’ll cut off

wine glass and it shattered, cutting her hand. Blood dripped onto the ground. She didn’t care about the pain, only pleading repeatedly, “Dad, I just couldn’t stand Melanie. I just didn’t want

anger. “You just couldn’t stand her, huh? Do you know

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He knew that the most urgent matter now was not to punish Grace, but to calm Leo’s anger.

to suppress his anger, and after he did, he said, “Quickly go out and apologize to

Grace was afraid and unwilling. She sobbed

look at her any longer. “Whether you please her or apologize, as long as you can make Melanie and Mr.

immediately!”

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