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Chapter 979:

But Eileen, with a quick wit, had given it a new meaning — a shield to protect Terrell and his legacy.

As Eileen’s explanation sank in, a ripple of relief passed through the crowd. Terrell’s expression softened.

“Nonsense,” Kamila said, her voice sharp. “You must have prepared this excuse in advance. You just brought this gift to make Mr. Byrd uncomfortable on purpose.”

Eileen met her gaze steadily. “On the contrary. This gift I brought has been swapped; I couldn’t have planned for this. My words are sincere.”

As Eileen argued with Kamila, Bryan’s patience wore thin. His face tightened, a cold mask settling over his features. He fixed Kamila with an icy stare that sent a chill down her spine.

Eileen, sensing his anger, tugged gently at his sleeve. She felt it was unnecessary for him to get riled up over Kamila’s words. She had the wit to handle Kamila herself.

what do you mean?” Bernice asked, sensing something.

be honest, I don’t know its contents, but it

widened as Eileen described the weight, a spark of recognition igniting. “It’s a

for collecting jade seals. While not inherently heavy, these prized objects were often adorned with gold overlays and special

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He said, “Years ago, I mentioned to the Vazquez family that if I lived to eighty, I hoped they might gift me the jade seal their family had treasured for a

gift box must have been swapped during the commotion earlier.

looked away, her face

hurried to the security room, returning with the video. The crowded scene made it difficult to pinpoint exactly who had approached Eileen’s seat during the accident. What could

the box had been tampered with

up, tapping his cane on the floor with a sense of authority. “Send out the word—no

Unseen by others, she gave