Chapter 755

Chapter 755

Mr. Mcguire smiled faintly, "Welcome, dear in-laws. Please come in.

We're sorry for not greeting you properly.”

Geoff and Mrs. Howlett walked over hand in hand, just like Adriel, and

presented their gifts.

Mr. Mcguire felt a bit more at ease. Carolyn, the eldest daughter of the

Howlett family, was the daughter-in-law of the Mcguire family. Logically

and emotionally, with such a close relationship between the two

families, the Howlett family would not likely go to the Wright family's

banquet.

Carolyn also approached Katie, saying, "Katie, this is a gift from your

me."

She directly handed over the key to a brand-new Maserati, saying, "It's

the latest model, the one you've always wanted.”

"Wow, my dear sister-in-law, I love you so much!" Katie exclaimed with

excitement, hugging the car key and pouncing towards Carolyn.

Kareem, seeing Carolyn's generosity, had a slightly dim look in his

eyes.

"Carolyn, weren't you supposed to be setting up the venue inside?

When did you slip out?"

Carolyn seemed to carry herself with a perpetual air of a professional

woman. “I snuck out secretly to surprise Katie."

"Alright, let's not stand around here. Everyone, let's go inside,” Weston

loved it when people spoiled his youngest daughter. As long as she

was happy, everything was fine.

He looked at Carolyn with a very satisfied expression in his eyes.

“In-law, sorry, but Jasper is over at the Wright family's banquet, so we

have to join them," Geoff stepped forward, standing in front of Weston

with a slightly apologetic smile on his face.

Weston was momentarily stunned and looked incredulous. "What did

you say?"

They were family!

The Howlett family was not showing the Mcguire family respect by

going to the Wright family's banquet.

This was a blatant humiliation.

In Urgford, Mr. Mcguire had a lot of influence, and the Mcguire Group

was at least on par with the Howlett family. It was rare for Mr. Mcguire

to be treated this way in Urgford, and the people not giving him respect

were all influential individuals. If Mr. Mcguire had a public outburst right

there, he would lose face and his reputation would be damaged.

Mrs. Howlett glanced at Carolyn and waved her over, saying, "Carolyn,

come with Mom to the Wright family's banquet. My idol is over there,

and I'll introduce him to you later. Your younger brother is there too. We

haven't had a family reunion dinner in ages, thanks to both the Wright

and Mcguire families for bringing us all together."

Mrs. Howlett's words were skillfully framed. She smiled gracefully,

"Dear in-law, you see, my son Jasper has a stubborn temper, you

know. He flatly refuses to come back, and it's been so many years... It's

a rare opportunity for our family to gather for a meal.”

This left Mr. Mcguire with no way to refuse. If he prevented them from

going, it would be akin to keeping them from a family reunion. After all,

Jasper, who hadn't returned to Urgford for years, was well-known.

But letting them go would be a blow to his pride. Having his in-laws and

even his daughter-in-law, Carolyn, head to the Wright family was an

undeniable blow to his face.

He couldn't even explain this situation properly. Mrs. Howlett had

skillfully put him in a difficult position.

Katie, looking bewildered, observed this scene. If she had merely felt

humiliated before, she was now feeling sad and miserable. "Uncle

Howlett, Aunt Howlett, aren't you coming to my party? Are you not

having any of the cake?"

She then turned to Carolyn. "Sister-in-law, are you going to the Wright

family's banquet too? I thought you were the one who spoils me the

most."

Carolyn was feeling torn between her own family and her husband's

family. It was a difficult situation.

Alondra and Paula, not much different from Katie, watched as more

and more people went to the Wright family's banquet. Each of them

had impressive backgrounds, and some were rarely seen at such

gatherings.

"What's going on?" Alondra looked as if she'd seen a ghost. Her eyes

widened in disbelief. Was Cody really capable of attracting so many

people? It seemed impossible.

Now, the Wright family's Banquet had become an event where nearly

all of Urgford's upper echelons were present. Alondra and Paula were

so overwhelmed by the excitement that they couldn't find words to

express their feelings.

Alondra felt deeply embarrassed, especially with Sabrina by her side.

She could sense the plain mockery all around her.

"Blake! Blake is here!"

Paula suddenly gripped Alondra’s hand tightly, her voice almost

uncontrollably escaping her lips, "How did he get here?"

Alondra was taken aback and looked outside. She saw a young and

handsome man in a discreet black suit. His aura of sophistication was

undeniable.

The Rees family was the deepest-rooted family in Urgford. Moreover,

their offspring were exceptional, and Blake was one of their most

outstanding talents.

The Rees family remained highly discreet, never participating in social

events or gatherings. However, their influence extended far beyond

Urgford and had deep connections and ties in Aettosa.

So when Sabrina saw Blake, her expression changed. Others might not

be aware, but Sabrina, being the daughter of Aettosa's Foreign Minister

Lucille, knew how powerful the Rees family was in Aettosa. Blake's

reputation in Urgford was legendary, known for turning things into gold.

His top-notch analytical skills in the financial sector attracted the

attention of numerous industry giants, all seeking to win him over. After

all, the kind of cold, calculating insight that could turn investments into

gold was a rare gift.

Despite his fame, Blake remained enigmatic, seldom appearing in

public.

So, how had he ended up at the Balfax Hotel?

All eyes were on Blake in amazement as he walked over to Mrs. Wright

and said, "Mrs. Wright, congratulations.”

He handed her a thin envelope, undoubtedly containing a bank card.

No guessing was needed; it was a guarantee of immense wealth.

The bank card of someone like him could be loaded with an

unimaginable amount of money.

Speculation began among the onlookers.

Sabrina calmed her thoughts and walked up to Blake. "Mr. Rees, it's

been a while."

Blake glanced at the somewhat familiar face of Sabrina for a moment

before recalling who she was. "Miss Hogan, hello.”

Sabrina basked in the admiring gazes of the crowd. As the daughter of

a foreign minister, she was familiar with Blake from their brief encounter

in Aettosa. However, she acted as if she and Blake were old

acquaintances.

"Oh, coming for dinner at the Wright family," Blake responded

succinctly.

As he spoke, he sent a message to Sylvia. "I've arrived."

However, just as he hit send, a cold voice spoke up. "Over here."

That voice...

The Mcguire family members turned their attention toward Sylvia and

saw an elegant, striking woman standing at the entrance of the private

room. She was exceptionally beautiful, with fair and flawless skin

radiating a porcelain-like sheen. Her deep, ebony eyes shone like cold

stars, as if one could get lost in them forever.

Blake strode toward her with his long legs.

It was at this moment that everyone seemed to suddenly realize. It

appeared that Blake had come for Sylvia?

Mr. Mcguire withdrew his gaze from Sylvia. This woman... she seemed

strangely familiar. Why did he feel like he'd seen her somewhere

before?

Undoubtedly, she was very beautiful, and it was impossible to forget

someone of her beauty after seeing them once.

Where could this sense of familiarity be coming from?

"Miss Andrews!" Mrs. Howlett exclaimed upon seeing Sylvia walk out,

her face filled with excitement. She appeared like an infatuated

eighteen-year-old girl, with a rosy blush on her cheeks. Her gaze

toward Sylvia was filled with extreme joy and enthusiasm.

She barely had time for anything else, as she grabbed Carolyn's hand

and said, "Carolyn, let me tell you, Sylvia is my idol. She's practically an

angel! She saved me from those bandits. At that time... she was just so

handsome!"

Carolyn didn't have a chance to greet the Mcguire family; she was

swiftly pulled away by Mrs. Howlett, a die-hard fan of Sylvia.

Geoff chuckled awkwardly. "My wife is extremely fond of Miss Andrews.

She's her fan. Please don't mind."

Was she trying to show her starstruck enthusiasm for Sylvia?

After pulling Carolyn away, Mrs. Howlett and Geoff followed her, leaving

an awkward silence in the room. Nobody said a word.

But then, they noticed another handsome man entering the room.

Arian Dawson, the head of the Dawson family, controlled Dawson

Bank, which had branches across the country and was a leading bank

among them all. Many of the bigwigs in the room used Dawson Bank

for their loans. Whenever someone from the Dawson family appeared,

people couldn't help but show them respect.

A single phone call, and they could control your finances, your life and

death.

Moreover, they had heard that Arian was good friends with Lukas, the

Mcguire family's eldest son.

Mr. Mcguire sighed with relief. It seemed Arian had come to celebrate

Katie's birthday.

He smiled warmly but casually. "Arian, I haven't seen you for a while.

Have you been overseas?”

Arian replied with a polite smile, "Uncle Mcguire, you guessed right. I

just got back yesterday."

He presented a gift to Katie and added, "Lukas is abroad, and I was

feeling restless. Even though I can't see him outside, just knowing

we're in the same country makes me feel a bit better.”

This comment made Mr. Mcguire's face change color from red to white.

He awkwardly smiled and said, "Lukas is the pain in my heart. I don't

know when those jerks will release him."

Arian changed the subject, saying, "Let's not talk about that. Today is a

good day." He sighed and then walked up to Mrs. Wright. "Mrs. Wright,

where is Sylvia?"

Everyone was wordless and wondered this heir of the Dawson family

knew Sylvia.

Mrs. Wright had no idea who Arian was, and she initially thought he

was a guest of the Mcguire family. How could he suddenly come

looking for Sylvia?