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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.

party dominated all the

Hotel was blready filled with guests mingling in small groups, toasting with glasses in hand. Every man had either a

melodious symphony from the live band came to a close the ballroom lights converged

everyone turned their attention

gracefully, her arm linked with Theo, who

silver fragments. Thin straps ran from her shoulders to her back, revealing her striking shoulder blades. On

utterly captivated-not just by her beauty but by the vibe she exuded,

radiant than ever. He resisted the urge to show

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running through Theo's mind. All she sensed was a sharp,

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Why didn't you tell me she's this stunning?" Howard Carnegie, the youngest son in the Carnegie family,

shot a sidelong glance at Howard, his expression darkening. He thought, 'How is he calling her "sister" so naturally? He suddenly felt

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

room erupted

chosen to hold the event on this particular night, just before the holidays, because the entire family had gathered. Theo's eldest daughter, Clara, second son,

present,

officially declare that Ophelia is now part of the Carnegie family lineage. She will receive five percent of Carnegie Group shares and ten percent of the family's assets and enjoy the same inheritance rights as my two grandsons." Theo's voice rang out clearly, resonating

of the Carnegie family, but Jackson and Howard led the applause

again

prepared agreement, notarizing it

reality began to sink in for Ophelia. Judging by the audience's

thing others could only dream of Down in the crowd, Miles watched the graceful figure on stage, filled with deep regret. The

Theo's announcement, the party officially

members of the Reyes family, and then Bethany brought her over to greet the

families. These century-old families, with their unshakable foundations, maintained their power through strategic marriages between their children. It seemed Ophelia had misunderstood

your little brother, Howard." Howard

in front of Ophelia was, without a doubt, a head-tilting Samoyed. With his short hair and bright, clear eyes, he radiated warmth and friendliness, much like Bethany. "Hello" Ophelia nodded at Howard,

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