Chapter 956

As the banquet was about to start, Romello seamlessly flashed a gracious smile and made his way to the stage.

Sheena and the now beautifully dressed Gabrielle descended the stairs together.

The round tables in the garden were filled with upper–class guests.

Romello delivered a well–spoken five–minute welcome speech, and Nathaniel stood quietly beside him, playing the role of the obedient younger brother.

Tonight, being a formal occasion, Nathaniel had shaved off his stubble, looking notably younger. Despite the roughness on his weathered face being more pronounced than before, it was not too noticeable in the dim evening light, and he still appeared as handsome as he was.

After the speeches concluded, Nathaniel, under Romello’s direction, proceeded to toast

each table.

Given Elliot’s influence in Froania, naturally, he was the first to be honored.

Nathaniel approached Elliot’s table slowly, with Romello quietly trailing behind, resembling a concerned older brother, making sure his younger sibling acted. appropriately.

“Mr. Jenkins, there’s been too much between us, and it’s all my fault. Tonight, I want to make amends by pouring you a drink myself. I hope we can put the past behind us and move on,” Nathaniel said with a smile, pouring expensive red wine into a glass held out by a servant.

Unbeknownst to Elliot, a white powder discreetly slipped into the rich red wine as Nathaniel poured.

this subtle action, and his

this and let bygones be bygones,” Nathaniel urged, offering the glass to Elliot.

refusing to acknowledge

to Sheena, extending the glass to her.

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my apology. I’ve heard he listens to you the most. For old times‘ sake, do you mind

this play, Sheena played the

But if you refuse, his toasting rounds for tonight will be stuck at this first table. Just

agreed, swayed

a respectful bow, Nathaniel held the glass up, presenting

reached for it, Sheena intercepted it, adhering to their

a sip

Sheena took a sip of her drink, Nathaniel kept his gaze lowered, the dim, twinkling lights in the garden obscuring his expression. Yet, one could tell that

to the situation.

frowned, sensing something

rounds of toasting each table of guests, Romello pulled

aside to a secluded corner.

quietly inquired, “Are you pulling some kind of trick

back?”

was confused, questioning back, “Romello, what do you mean?”

scoffed and said, “I know you well. Sheena is the woman you’ve pursued all your

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