Chapter 120

The manager, Howard, turned to Alex and smiled warmly. Yes, this man doesn't have an invitation..." he wanted to continue 'but he doesn't need one-

Before he could finish, Megan interrupted, her voice rising

"If he doesn't have an invitation, don't you think you should do your job and kick him out? Call the guards and get him out of here!"

Howard's smile faded as his expression turned serious.

"Could you please clarify," he asked dryly, "which part of his body you'd like us to kick?"

Megan crossed her arms, her eyes blazing. "Kick his butt out of this place!"

Howard sighed and calmly used his walkie-talkie. "Security, there's an issue in back area. Please come here."

Megan's grin widened triumphantly. "Hey loser, you'd better leave now before they drag you out and humiliate you. Don't you feel scared yet?" she taunted.

Alex still sitting and took another slow sip of his wine, completely unfazed.

When the two burly guards arrived, Megan jabbed her finger at Alex. "He's the one. Get rid of him!"

To her shock, Howard gestured toward Megan instead. "Gentlemen, please escort this woman out. Feel free to kick her butt on the way, as she requested by herself."

Megan's face twisted in disbelief. "What?!"

The guards approached her, their expressions neutral but firm.

Megan panicked and ducked behind Marco. "What are you doing? I have an invitation card to be here!"

Howard arched an eyebrow. "May I see the invitation?"

Megan, desperate, called and waved frantically at Sophia. "Sophia! Show him our invitation card!"

Sophia frowned in confusion not knowing what happened but stepped forward, presenting the card to Howard.

"Is there a problem?" she asked, her voice wary.

Howard accepted the card and, to everyone's astonishment, calmly tore it in half.

Megan's horrified scream filled the air. "What are you doing?!"

"This invitation card," Howard announced coolly, "is no longer valid."

Megan's face went pale. Sophia's expression turned into one of shock.

"But... this is the official invitation for the Lancaster Group! We're partners with Kingston!"

Howard bowed slightly, though his words were razor-sharp.

"I regret to inform you that your partnership with Kingston has been terminated."

Sophia's breath caught in her throat. "You can't do that!"

"Yes, I can." Howard's polite smile twisted into something more ruthless.

Kingston's partnership guidelines while

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to adhere to the rules."

someone she should never have offended. Since your group stands with her, you're no longer welcome. And

"Sir, your invitation is also

of them, indifferent to Megan's protests, gave her a swift kick that sent her sprawling to the floor, landing face-first with a loud

all eyes turned

to hear, "asked me to kick one of our honored guests out. So we've chosen to

"Serves her right."

reaps what

don't

face burned as laughter and

fury welled in her eyes as she scrambled to her feet, only

remained cruel. "Would you like the guards to carry you out, or

of every gaze piercing through them. The weight of humiliation pressed down on Sophia's chest like a stone. She blinked hard, trying to hold back tears.

they desperately needed-she'd lost

to say something, but when

of the hall,

stepped outside into the cool night air, Marco exhaled

of rejection clung to them like frost. He glanced at the two

said

was distant, her voice catching in her throat. But we lost the

eagerly

restore the partnership, you'd be our hero! This whole mess must be

Sophia's lips tightened.

believe Alex was the type to sabotage

It so

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hurt twisted

in a low

what's happening. It seems unfair that she pays the price. Maybe we can give them a second chance, let them join. Don't cancel the partnership.' Howard's face lit up with admiration. "Sir Alex, you're far too generous. No wonder Miss Jasmine values

your wish, I'll

Outside the Hall.

about the partnership, I might be able to help." Marco

hurriedly, "Mr. Ashford, how can you help us? Please, we need to get back the

calm nod. "To be honest, Charles Kingston is my very best friend. As long as he

That's awesome!"

our greatest benefactor! This whole mess must be because

faded as her brows knitted

wasn't that type—or at least, she

maybe, he hadn't accepted the

back at her

Lancaster.

thought pierced her heart, and her eyes shimmered

believe it, but everything that was

Sophia. "Don't worry-it's not a big deal. I'll make

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