Chapter 128 Benefactor, Lucky Star

Bennett could not contain himself. “Mr. Riverson, you promised me last night!”

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Roger leaned in, lowering his voice. “This was a last–minute situation. Early this morning, the mayor met with Rex, the CEO of Ydris Group. He agreed to fully support all smart projects in South City–for free. The catch? He insisted on participating in the bidding process.”

Roger subtly pointed toward a room on the second floor, its champagne–tinted glass reflecting the light. “He gave his vote to Dominic. Sometimes, you just have to accept fate. I’ll see if I can help you next time.”

Roger’s intention was clear as he finished speaking, placing a firm hand on Bennett’s shoulder and pressing down with enough force to cause his bones to ache.

Bennett flinched under the pressure, feeling the weight of the unspoken threat.

Roger gave him a final, pointed look before waving him off and leaving the venue.

The moment Roger was out of sight, Bennett’s legs gave out, and he collapsed onto the floor, his body trembling with despair.

In the audience, the chaos and applause around her seemed distant to Charmaine.

Her focus remained locked on Bennett.

She had watched him swagger with confidence, revel in his arrogance, and now fall apart like a lifeless shell.

The corners of her lips curled upward, the satisfaction spreading through her until she could not help herself–she laughed.

It had been ages since she felt this happy.

Her phone vibrated, a message preview lighting up the screen.

Rex texted, “Done, Boss. Your annual bonus is all going to charity now.”

Charmaine quickly replied, “It’s fine. I’ve got bonuses from my other companies.”

Rex replied, “Okay, rich girl!”

“Charmaine!”

banquet! My dad booked the most luxurious revolving restaurant in all of Eragos. We’re going

could barely keep up as

spotted Willard and a few others

Charmaine in the opposite direction, whispering, “Oh wow, who would’ve thought our family would beat

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are swollen with embarrassment now.

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them up but did not call

turned cold, and Leah clenched

caught sight of Leah and raised her

a crystal ball or something? You said my dad’s business would get good news, and look how fast

his eyes brimming with

“Ms. Nelson, you’re truly our family’s benefactor–a great lucky star! If it weren’t for

nearly breaking his resolve. If not for Celeste’s encouragement, he would

downplay the praise, Dominic and Celeste dragged her to the center of the group

has to go to

the Wheelers celebrated in high spirits, the atmosphere among the Nelsons was cold and bitter.

Her face twisted with rage at Dominic’s words of

darkly. “Charmaine, a

disaster, a jinx!”

that we failed to win the

and Olympia’s expression was

a word, but their

places, to be the

barely audible. “I’m sorry, Mom, Dad, Grandma, Jonah. It’s my fault. I didn’t think it would end like this. I

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swollen with embarrassment now. Hahaha, so satisfying!”

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but did not call her out, a faint smile

them approaching. Their expressions turned cold, and Leah clenched her

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