The party took place in the same four-star hotel. As the guests chatted quietly, they couldn't help but notice the mayor's reluctance to invest more in making the event more extravagant.

"Do you guys have any idea? He just got promoted. He has to appear modest," someone whispered.

"But whether it's the Chriss family or the Pattons, they surely deserve more than a four-star hotel. After all, the mayor's son-in-law is in business!" Another guest chimed in.

"Absolutely. Considering their connections with the four influential families, they could have gone all out," a third guest added.

"Could it be that they have ulterior motives for choosing this hotel?" someone wondered aloud.

Unbeknownst to them, Bianca had been lurking and eavesdropping. She dismissed any suspicions about hidden intentions but felt relieved as long as nobody was pointing fingers at her.

Onstage, Harold stood tall and waved to the audience with a genuine smile. The music stopped, and all eyes were on him. Despite his age, his robust health, impeccable posture, and resonant voice exuded remarkable charisma.

warm welcome to this gathering," Harold began. "Each one of you deserves credit for our campaign's success. I won't let you down, nor will I disappoint the citizens of Centrolis.

guests raised their glasses in

you all care

to envelop her grandfather in

as they learned about Nala's recent kidnapping and fortunate recovery. Meanwhile, Alexander received the credit

a

kidnapping was evil, we were fortunate

shifted toward Lena the moment he made this

excitement. Harold was suspicious of Lena! Her cunning

Bianca's voice was soft but audible to those around her. "Like mother, like daughter. This saying holds true! A child of a criminal is

to say, step onto the stage and

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