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As night fell and the city lights flickered on, a fleet of luxury cars lined the entrance of the Everland Hotel.

Everyone in Dellanex knew that tonight was the Carnegie family's acknowledgment party.

The Carnegie family had reserved the entire Everland Hotel for the event, inviting countless political and business elites. It was a far grander occasion than the charity auctions usually held here.

Outside the security perimeter, reporters stood on their toes, eager for any scoop. Flashbulbs went off rapidly as each VIP. usually only seen on the news, entered.

One of the reporters was surprised, "Wow, look over there. Isn't that Michael Huxley, the head of the Huxley family, one of the three prominent families in Dellanex? I heard Mr. Huxley's been unwell these past few years and rarely attends such events. Who would've thought he'd show up!"

Another said, "And there's Henry Reyes, the head of the Reyes family. All three of Dellanex's great families have gathered. tonight"

One added, "If there is a Sinclair were to attend, that would really make headlines."

Someone let out a dry laugh, clearly amused. The person who said that obviously didn't understand the status of the Sinclair family in Heloria. They operated on a completely different level,

A family like the Sinclair's could determine the fate of these so-called powerful families with the snap of a finger. No matter how influential the Carnegie family might be, inviting a Sinclair was out of the question.

A few more political heavyweights arrived, causing the chatter to die down as cameras were raised to capture every

moment.

dominated

small groups, toasting with glasses in hand. Every man had either a family member

a melodious symphony from the live band came to a close

halted as everyone turned their attention toward the

black retro evening gown descended gracefully, her arm linked

gown's hem swept the floor, and the bodice and skirt were allorned with mesh and shimmering silver fragments. Thin straps ran from her shoulders to her back, revealing her striking shoulder blades. On her head sat

every guest in the ballroom was utterly captivated-not just by her beauty but by the vibe

puffed out his chest with pride. His graying hair, slicked back with precision, made him appear more radiant than ever. He resisted the urge to show off or he'd be parading his granddaughter

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no idea what was running through Theo's mind. All she sensed

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stunning?" Howard Carnegie, the youngest son

calling her "sister"

Finally, there was someone soft and sweet to adore him. He glanced at his two younger brothers, who were behaving like excitable huskies, unable to hide the disdain in his eyes, "First of all, I want to thank everyone for attending the Carnegie family's acknowledgment party. This young lady beside me is

room erupted in

at the front, each smiling warmly. They had chosen to hold the event on this particular night, just before the holidays, because the entire family had gathered. Theo's eldest daughter,

present,

percent of Carnegie Group shares and ten percent of the family's assets and enjoy the same inheritance rights as my two grandsons."

Jackson and Howard led the applause without hesitation, showing no

once again

brought out the prepared agreement, notarizing it

to sink in for Ophelia. Judging by the audience's reactions,

alone enjoy such privileges. This was the kind of thing others could only dream

the party

family, and then Bethany brought her over to

realized the intricate relationships between the three great families. These century-old families, with their unshakable foundations, maintained their power through strategic marriages between their children. It seemed Ophelia had misunderstood the Carnegie family before-much of what she

brother, Howard." Howard was the first to greet

husky, the boy in front of Ophelia was, without a doubt, a head-tilting Samoyed. With his

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