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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.

do you mean?” Bernice asked, sensing something. “Your

grandmother. To be honest, I don’t know its contents, but it is incredibly heavy. I could barely carry it for more than a

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

prized objects were often

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jade seal for him as a gift. He said, “Years ago, I mentioned to the Vazquez family that if I lived to eighty, I

gift box must have

away, her face

it difficult to pinpoint exactly who had approached Eileen’s seat during the accident. What

it was impossible to tell whether the box had been tampered with

of authority. “Send out the word—no one is allowed to leave now! Everyone will be searched by

led Bryan to stand behind Terrell. Unseen by others, she gave Bryan a