Following the navigation system's direction, Lorenzo drove Beatrice and Bianca to the location of the banquet. Sometime later, Bianca finished fixing her makeup in the backseat. She felt awful for letting Lorenzo, her boss, drive them all to the event, so she cleared her throat twice to speak. “Mr. Byers, based on my investigation, the banquet will occur at a location that the Graves are familiar with—Remnard Estate, their family home. According to tradition, their family gathered in that estate for significant events throughout the year. Earlier, when we encountered Thomas Graves, I searched for photos of the Graves family's events online and did not see him in any of them. Thus, I firmly believe that man has ulterior motives. Not to mention, it is quite an uncanny coincidence that he is showing up now. The Graves have always been arrogant. The family's focus isn't on their money. Instead, the Graves are more concerned with whoever poses a potential threat to them. It has always bee

Lorenzo knew that meant the hostess wanted to do something vicious or planned to ruin his reputation and humiliate him. Despite that, curiosity filled Lorenzo's mind as he looked forward to seeing what tricks the hostess had up her sleeve. Thus, he silently stood there with his arms behind him. That reaction was not what the hostess expected. Her lips parted slightly in shock, but it only lasted briefly as she soon snapped out of her daze. Then, she fished a document from her pocket and revealed it to everyone. “We invited 120 guests for tonight's banquet and ‘Lorenzo byers’ is not one of them. Furthermore, our guests have assigned hostesses who will lead them to their seats-but you dont have a hostess. Not to mention, you seem unaware of our customs, so I doubt you have ever been on the guest list of the Graves family's parties before” The hostess’ grew louder by the second. “I believe everyone here knows only the wealthiest figures in Aurelia City or any other city, can appear i

Lorenzo was sure he had looked at everyone present, yet he could not determine the source of the voice. That was because he did not see anyone open their mouths when the person spoke.It rattled Lorenzo. Still, he kept a blank countenance with both hands in his pockets."If any of you guys find those words reasonable," Lorenzo said calmly, "Then you should be helping this hostess out instead of allowing her to stay here and start trouble."He sounded so unbothered that no one dared look into his eyes. In truth, he found it silly how the person's retort made everyone, including the security guard earlier, glower at him in distaste.Thus, he turned to face Bianca, instructing, " That lady looks like the epitome of all hostesses. Her dress, shoes, necklace, earrings, and every little accessory appears expensive. On top of that, her hands are smooth, free from any scars or wrinkles caused by hard labor.That said, I'd like to know what she used to do before working here, and I believe you

"You claiming to be Lorenzo seems far too suspicious," Cerys pointed out. " Moreover, no one here knows you. People would surely recognize you if you were a tycoon-or, at the very least, they would've heard about you. What unnerves everyone here is how you're an enigma to everyone here." Lorenzo did not speak up to defend himself even then. On the other hand, Cerys' lips curled triumphantly. She was confident that all the guests would believe her over Lorenzo if she continued voicing her suspicions. Hence, she announced at the top of her lungs, "You only showed up here because you wanted everyone to think you're wealthy! But is that the truth? No! Your actions and words from the moment you arrived can't prove that you're someone wealthy!" Lorenzo had been standing for a long time, so his legs started to ache. After sighing deeply, he replied, "I'd very much like to know this-what are your motives for saying that about me?" That surprised Cerys as she gulped anxiously, knowing s

A lighthearted chuckle came from Lorenzo, who shook his head and said, "Don't worry. The person that's about to show up is Edmund."Only then did Beatrice let out a relieved sigh and return her hands to her sides. However, her brows soon twisted together as she asked, "Why did he get here so late? He drove behind our car, yet we've been standing here for some time, and he still hasn't shown up."Lorenzo shook his head before explaining with a smile, "I'm sure it's because he couldn't get a parking near the entrance like us since he's driving the damaged Bugatti from earlier."Beatrice raised her head slightly, then scrunched her nose and flashed a thin smile out of embarrassment. "Apologies, Mr. Byers. I never thought he would get stopped from entering because of that."Finding the topic uninteresting, Lorenzo did not voice his opinions on the matter anymore. He was, instead, looking forward to the person that would soon come out of the villa.That was when the person stayed at the fr