“Mr. Xayne, this way. No one will recognize you with this mask," Chuck said smilingly.Xayne glanced at him and sighed in resignation. "All right, I'll make an exception for you, but it won't happen again.""Of course, sir." Chuck wiped the sweat from his forehead, then stood aside respectfully. Soon after, Shalholm’s prominent figures engaged in lively conversation with Xayne.A moment later, Chuck said, "Mr. Xayne, the evening party is starting."Xayne nodded and rose. He took a white mask from the side, put it on, and then led the group out of the private room.Whitehorse Manor’s hall bustled with guests. The elite families and representatives of top-tier businesses conversed and networked. When the Swifts entered the main hall, many eyes turned to them, some with discomfort."Aren’t those the Swifts? What are they doing here?""I heard Mr. Chuck invited them. It's hard to say if that’s true.""Is that Serena in the back? Didn’t someone tarnish her reputation five years ago?

Scarlett slapped Serena again, then grabbed her hair. "You bitch! Mr. Abel has confirmed your attempts to seduce him. What else do you have to say? Are you planning to tell everyone he’s setting you up? You’re nothing. Why would he want you?”The crowd nodded in agreement."She's right. It's my first time seeing Mr. Abel, yet I know he wouldn't want Serena.""Yeah! Mr. Abel is accomplished and capable. Serena must’ve tried to curry favors with him. I bet she didn’t expect Mr. Abel to be an upright gentleman and refuse her advances.""Heh, disgusting! That woman shouldn't be at this gathering! Kick her out!"The crowd grew fervent, urging Serena to leave. Serena tearfully tried to defend herself amidst the crowd’s ridicule, "I didn't try to seduce him. I'm not that kind of woman. I'm not..."Smack! Suddenly, someone from the crowd threw a cake at Serena’s face."Hit that bitch!""Yeah, she's tarnishing Shalholm's reputation!"Suddenly, countless individuals began pelting Se

Xayne slapped Scarlett, sending her face askew.The crowd fell silent, stunned by what they had just witnessed.“Did he just strike her?! That’s like offending Mr. Abel and the Ghazali Corporation!”Scarlett was dumbfounded as she held her swelling and stinging cheek. Her eyes brimmed with fury as she glared at the masked Xayne. In a hysterical fit, she screamed, "You dared to hit me?! Ahhh! I'll kill you!"Scarlett went berserk as she rushed forward, intending to unleash her martial arts skills upon Xayne. However, the latter kicked Scarlett's abdomen with a resounding thud, sending her flying across the room.Once again, everyone gasped in shock. “That man is so strong, and his actions are decisive. Scarlett stood no chance against him!”"Gah, my stomach!" Scarlett writhed on the ground, groaning, "Mr. Abel... he hit me… I'll kill him!"Abel helped Scarlett up from the ground angrily. He glared at the masked Xayne, yelling, "Who are you?! How dare you lay hands on my secreta

Abel grew arrogant when he realized the captain of the guards recognized him. Abel lifted his chin, saying, "Since you know me, you must know what to do next, right?"Clinton nodded and glared at the masked Xayne, sternly saying, “How dare you trespass into the gala and lay hands on our esteemed guests? I have the authority to apprehend you. Men, take him away!"Two armed guards stepped forward, intending to apprehend Xayne.However, the panicked Serena stepped forward to explain, "I'm sorry, Mr. Clinton. It has nothing to do with him. It's all my fault, so please don't involve innocent people."Clinton frowned and ignored Serena, commanding, "Take him away!"As the two guards approached Xayne, his intimidating aura forced them back. Then, Xayne stepped forward and glared at Clinton. “Do you have the authority to arrest someone without distinguishing right from wrong?”Clinton aimed his gun at Xayne and growled, “Step back now! I’m warning you to surrender, sir! Regardless of the

It was unfortunate, but Abel felt he had no choice. Immediately after, everyone looked at Scarlett. She had just regained her composure, but Clinton had already approached with his men. He commanded, “Take her away!”Two guards lifted Scarlett and escorted her out. She cried in despair, "Ah! What are you doing? Where are you taking me?! Mr. Abel, save me!"When everyone turned to look, they realized Able had somehow slipped away unnoticed. Soon after, the commotion ended. Shalholm’s celebrities and luminaries now glanced at the masked Xayne enviously.Finally, they knew he was the most significant figure at the gala.Xayne turned to Chuck and said, "Find a room and provide this young lady with clean clothes."When he left, Chuck instructed his staff to take Serena to a room upstairs.In the main hall, everyone rushed to converse with the masked Xayne. They wanted to offer toasts, but he politely declined. Meanwhile, Sophia and Tim exchanged silent glances, thinking the same thing