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Roland was so anxious that he broke into a cold sweat. He quickly

ushered the Shepherd family out of their seats and snapped, “All of

you, to the back!”

“The back?” Charlie was incredulous as he protested, “But I’m supposed to go up on stage for theaward!”

Lucas gave Roland an icy look. “Mr. Lewis, I expected better

arrangements from you.”

Blood drained from Roland’s face. He didn’t bother with civility. anymore as he grabbed Charlie by thearm and hauled him away.” Who do you think you are to go up on stage? That award is meant for

Dr. Genius!”

Charlie gaped at Roland in surprise. Nelson, on the other hand, knew better than to argue with Roland.As such, he turned away from

Charlie and flashed Lucas a polite smile.

Just like that, the Shepherd family was put up in a remote corner.@@novelbin@@

Charlie was disgracefully escorted out of the hall as everyone watched in bewilderment. He stared atRoland with wide eyes and

demanded, “Roland, we agreed that I was supposed to go up on stage!

With nobody watching them outside, Roland let go of Charlie like the latter was a filthy animal andsnapped, “That’s Mr. Lewis to you!”