The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 99 Fighting for Sloane’s Banquet Spot

Chapter 99 Fighting for Sloane’s Banquet Spot

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The moment Madam Rivers left, Helen couldn’t hold back any longer. Her voice dripped with sarcasm. “You’re just a clueless country girl. You don’t know a thing about high society. Don’t embarrass us at the banquet–just let Sammy go in your place.”

Sloane looked up, her eyes gleaming with quiet sharpness. “That spot was given to me by Grandma. If you’ve got a problem with that, maybe go talk to her?”

Helen’s face flushed crimson. She opened her mouth, but no words came out.

Surprisingly, Marshall didn’t side with her. “If Madam Rivers gave you the invitation, then you should go.”

“Darling—” Helen tried again, but Adrian reached over and gently tugged at her sleeve, shaking his head. “Mom, it’s a decision from the main house. We can’t change it.”

He wasn’t too concerned–after all, for the past few years, the main house had always reserved one of the Houston family’s banquet invitations for him.

was settling things of her own. “Since Sloane’s going

Adrian’s now a partner at his law firm. He has wide connections and has even worked with the Houston family before. He’s gone every year. If we suddenly hand his spot to Jayden, won’t that cause

at the head of the room, lifted her teacup and took a sip before speaking. “That’s exactly what I want. Let him resent it. Let all of them resent

eyes lit up.

“What I still don’t understand is why the Houston family specifically asked for Sloane this year. She

we keep her tightly in our grasp, whatever she’s capable

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the Rivers household carrying an ornate brocade box. Inside was a

presented the

then, footsteps came rushing down the