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.

wonder Leo was putting so much effort into winning her favor.

would

time. Suppressing his

Wilhelm hurried backstage and found Grace. There,

the sight. He gestured to his subordinates to clear the backstage area. His subordinates quickly left and went to guard the entrances,

the change in atmosphere. She turned around, and saw Duke Wilhelm staring at her. She was so scared that

you?” Duke Wilhelm

about?”

lie, I’ll cut

and it shattered, cutting her hand. Blood dripped onto the ground. She didn’t care about the pain, only pleading repeatedly, “Dad, I

Duke Wilhelm couldn’t contain his anger. “You just couldn’t stand her, huh? Do you know you ruined

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matter now was not to punish Grace, but to calm Leo’s anger. If Leo’s plan failed, he wouldn’t gain anything

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

was afraid and unwilling. She

please her or apologize, as long as you can make Melanie and Mr. York happy, I will let you stay in this family. If not,

immediately!”

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