Toph noticed that Renee might not be feeling well, so he asked her with concern. He even went out and brought back a lot of food and drinks for her.

Renee gazed at the array of dishes—main courses, sides, and desserts—all in her favorite flavors.

Tears welled up in her eyes, and an inexplicable emotion overcame her. She softly leaned against Toph's shoulder. Maybe no one else in the world would care for her like this. Even her mother had never remembered her preferences so well.

"What's wrong?" Toph stroked her head with a gentle smile. "Are you really feeling unwell? Should I send you home earlier and call a doctor?"

"Send me back home?" Renee's heart lurched. "Will you return after sending me home?"

"Hmm... I probably will," Toph replied candidly. "After all, the banquet hasn't ended yet, and my parents haven't left. If I leave first, it won't seem polite."

Renee bit her lip, remembering how Toph would never leave her side whenever she was unwell.

'Is he trying to send me back so I don't embarrass him here?' she wondered darkly.

actually overheard some gossip. People were whispering about her, claiming she was the daughter of a traitor from the Thompsons. They said

to have a marriage alliance with the Bayers and

felt annoyed, and her good mood at the beginning of the event had

she seemed happy at times and sad at others. He just assumed she wasn't feeling well. So, he tried different things to make her

account, and we can play together! We can make a couple

lightly. "I've never been good at playing games. Besides, didn't Ms. Bayer just say the couple you formed in the game won't

"No, that's not it! Renee, look, we can

need!" Renee raised her voice

"Renee—"

you anyway? All you do is play games all day long! Can't you think about something serious? Even if you're not as capable as your older brother, at least try to manage the company properly? Are the Hamertons' assets going to be left to your older brother

the Hamerton Group, is the young Count in Southeast Aciatic, and even your grandmother wants to pass the Baker Group

competing with my brother over

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