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    They had carefully arranged the marriage between the Higgins and Johnson families—they had gone to great lengths to reach a mutual agreement. And now, they had be theughingstock of the country.


    While the Johnson family might not carry as much weight in Beversea as the Higgins family, they were still an established powerhouse with deep ties to the local scene. It wouldn’t be wise to burn bridges with them.


    Even so, they all knew the Johnson family would not stand for this humiliation—and rightly so.


    Just then, the double doors swung open, and two figures walked in.


    It was Nathan, his usual look of mischief surprisingly reced by an unfamiliar, somber expression, and Sadie trailed behind him.


    All conversations ceased instantly, and a heavy silence settled over the room.


    Nathan cleared his throat and forced a smile. “Good morning, gentlemen,” he said with a slight bow. “With all due respect, I don’t believe pointing fingers and assigning me will get us anywhere right now. I might actually have a solution that could help the Higgins family out of this mess.”


    His words were met with skeptical, unimpressed frowns. Nathan was better known for his indulgence than his wisdom. What sort of solution could he possibly offer?


    The elders had never taken him seriously, and they had no intention of starting now.


    But when their eyes fell on the woman standing behind Nathan, their skepticism faltered.


    This was Sadie Hudson, the current chairwoman of the Wall Group—a powerhouse whose influence far surpassed that of the Higgins family.


    Exchanging meaningful nces, the elders’ attitudes shifted in unison.


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    Alonzo Higgins rose and offered Sadie a courteous smile. “What an unexpected honor, Ms. Hudson! Had we known of your arrival, we would have prepared a proper wee.”


    His words were typical formalities exchanged among high society, but the unspoken question lingered—why had Sadiee with Nathan at such a critical moment?


    Sadie inclined her head gracefully in acknowledgment, casting a brief sideways nce at Nathan before replying, “You’re too kind.”


    “As Nathan’s fiancée, I am now part of the Higgins family. I’vee today to discuss the recent plunge in the Higgins Group’s stock price.”


    Sadie’s deration prompted the elders to exchange uneasy nces, tension rippling through the air like a silent current.


    Fiancée? Part of the Higgins family? Everyone present recognized this as mere sugarcoated nothingness. Someone like Sadie could never truly belong among the Higgins ranks—this remained an unspoken certainty.


    The Wall Group and the Higgins Group operated in entirely different spheres of influence.


    Only days before, the Wall Group had extended them several projects—an already generous gesture that bordered on charity.


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