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.

observed this subtle action,

let bygones be

and silent, refusing to acknowledge Nathaniel’s gesture as

Nathaniel then turned to Sheena, extending

Chapter 956

my apology. I’ve heard he listens to you

Sheena played the mediator.

anything. But if you refuse, his toasting rounds for tonight will be stuck at this first table. Just take it, or maybe you drink half,

agreed, swayed by Sheena’s

bow, Nathaniel held the glass up, presenting

it, Sheena intercepted it, adhering to their earlier

a sip

his gaze lowered, the dim, twinkling lights in the garden obscuring his expression. Yet, one could tell that

to the situation.

sensing something

his rounds of toasting

aside to a

pulling some

back?”

back, “Romello, what do you mean?”

know you well. Sheena is the woman you’ve pursued all your life. How could you stand by and watch her drink that glass

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