Chapter Ninety Nine
Author: Pen thinker
last update2025-01-15 23:10:19

At that moment the tension in the banquet hall was already palpable, but it escalated when a young man, dressed in a tailored suit and exuding an air of smug arrogance, strode confidently into the room. His posture was self-assured, his chin held high as he surveyed the scene.

Immediately the murmurs around the hall subsided as all eyes turned to him.

“I’m from the Nathaniel family,” the young man announced, his voice ringing with authority. “More importantly, I’m related to Sophia’s father. This is my family’s jurisdiction, and I can resolve this... unpleasant matter.”

At that moment his words carried a weight that made many of the guests relax slightly, as though his presence was the solution they desperately needed.

Immediately Jefferson smirked, nodding approvingly, as though the young man’s arrival would tip the scales back in their favor.

“You see, you should have thought twice before barging in here, Damien,” the young man said smugly, taking a step closer to Damien.

“But I’m
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