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Maggie sat beside Nolan, but he was still engaged in conversation with Old Madam Miller, so he hadn’t paid attention to her yet.

She turned to Johnny and said softly, “Thanks,”

She could feel the difference in Old Madam Miller’s demeanor since Nolan’s arrival. Her

grandmother was visibly happier.

Johnny shrugged, “No need to thank me. Teacher gave me his response after seeing your project proposal a while ago, so I told him about tonight’s banquet.

He decided to come because of that. If anyone should be thanked, it should be you.”

Before Maggie could respond, someone called out, “Franklin Wilson?”

Maggie hesitated, then turned to see Franklin walking toward them at the door.

In the quiet room, he made his way toward Old Madam Miller with steady steps. “Happy Birthday,” he said, presenting her with a gift box, holding it with both hands.

“I wasn’t sure whether you’d like the previous gift, so I brought another one. I hope you like

it.”

Old Madam Miller was surprised to see him. The coldness in her expression didn’t change

much.

While the Green family had been shameless in their actions tonight, it was clear that

without Franklin’s backing, they wouldn’t have been so bold. But, since there were so many

eyes on them, she politely accepted the gift with a distant, courteous smile.

“Thank you. You’re very thoughtful,” she said, then turned to a nearby server. “Please add another chair and place another set of utensils.”

Franklin didn’t seem bothered by her cool reception. He spotted Nolan, and after giving a

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“Mr. Nolan,” the two exchanged

at him, Nolan looked back at her and then instructed

between him and Maggie. Franklin sat down.

quickly among

news of his arrival at Old Madam Miller’s

wildfire.

two minutes, the news reached

guests at the Green table were stunned.

has such powerful

Oh, is that Johnny in the photo? The

actually Maggie’s niece?

if the woman next to Johnny is really Maggie’s

it all makes sense.”

“How so?”

with Johnny recently. The two of them have a pretty good

is also a strong force, and from what I hear,

Johnny.”

by a lot if they’re

we shouldn’t underestimate them

and now, with the Green family’s guests re–evaluating their

feel awkward.

she saw the reactions around her. She asked, “Who is

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arrival?”

“He’s a world–renowned figure in AI, a national–level talent, and could even speak on behalf of the country. He’s also my

was taken aback.

Uncle was upset with Maggie earlier was because she missed the opportunity to meet such an

said

scoff. “She’s

powerful person is here to wish that old woman a happy birthday? Does that mean they’re

Julia replied with an icy tone. “They only know each other

had only met Nolan through Johnny, and it was most likely Johnny’s influence that led to Nolan attending tonight.

“Oh, I

Levi were seated behind Julia. Harry had been quietly eating when he overheard someone mention Nolan attending the Miller family’s birthday

banquet.