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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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greeting, “Mr. Nolan,” the two

looked back at her and then instructed

and Maggie. Franklin

quickly among

Old

wildfire.

the news reached the

guests at the Green

family has such

Oh, is that Johnny in the

actually Maggie’s niece?

heard that from Maggie before. But if

it all

“How so?”

The two of them have a pretty good relationship, and it seems like things

family is also a strong force, and from what I hear, Nolan holds high expectations for

Johnny.”

family’s power just increased by a

shouldn’t underestimate them

other guests had not expected Nolan to attend, and now, with the Green family’s guests re–evaluating their relationship with

feel awkward.

didn’t follow national news much, was confused when she saw the reactions around her. She asked, “Who is Nolan? Why is everyone

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arrival?”

talent, and could even speak on behalf

taken aback.

the reason Uncle was upset with Maggie earlier was

said coldly.

a scoff. “She’s really shameless,

powerful person is here to wish that

an icy tone.

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

“Oh, I see.”

Harry had been quietly eating when he overheard someone mention Nolan attending the Miller family’s birthday

banquet.