“The aim of today’s charity gala is to raise funds.” Janine chuckled. “Albert, speaking of charity, I’m afraid no one can compare to the Harpers.”

Albert nodded with a smile and exchanged pleasantries.

Toph sneered and whispered to Zuko, “I remember this old man used to love faking smiles when we were kids. I never thought he’d still be doing it after so many years.

“Bro, I heard there’s a beauty treatment where they inject stuff to lift the corners of your mouth so it won’t droop. Do you think he has had this procedure?”

“Hush!” Zuko glanced at him just as Albert turned their way.

“The Hamerton heirs have grown so big!”

Toph forced the same fake smile he had just grumbled about. “Heh! Nice to meet you, Uncle Albert!”

Zuko nodded in greeting.

Albert squinted as he carefully examined the two brothers, his gaze lingering on Zuko.

already engaged? The woman who can win over the

with

to have some shady connections

you surely don’t believe in baseless

“Desiree told me the young lady looks dashing when she holds

The Harper

taken aback and

shouldn’t believe it! Several generations have managed the Harpers’ charity work. Now, the responsibility has fallen to Desiree. She’s been clever

Albert smiled. “Those rumors are groundless and shouldn’t be

are already here, and their performances have been going on for a while. Should we move on to the next

for his assistant to

began

showcased scenes of joy and harmony at the welfare institution. The shiny

response

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