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    Standing nearby, Zayne felt a deep sense of shame.


    He was acutely aware of the tarnished reputation the Banks family had carried for years.


    In fact, his father had even gone so far as to take the life of his ex-wife, Deana, all to protect the image of the Elms family. Thankfully, Charlie hade to the rescue of both mother and daughter.


    This incident had led to widespread disdain for the Banks family, not just in the nation, but across the globe.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    It was likely this sordid history that prompted the old man of the Elms family to express his concerns.


    Consumed by embarrassment, Zayne raised his right hand and vowed, “Dad, rest assured, I’ve made up my mind. Once I marry Kairi, I will stay here in Aurous Hill. This way, I can spend more time with both Kairi and Xion. I’ll be back to visit you often, and I promise to treat Kairi with all my heart, to live for her, and to protect her with everything I have. If I fail in any of this, you and the Elms family have every right to end me!”


    Mr. Elms nodded with satisfaction as he ced Kairi’s hand into Zayne’s, saying warmly, “In that case, I have no further requests. You can take Kairi with you!” Zayne felt immense gratitude and replied respectfully, “Thank you, Dad! I promise I will never let Kairi suffer!”


    “Alright, alright!” Mr. Elms eximed three times, waving them off with a smile, encouraging them to leave.


    The two exchanged a nce, then stood up and made their way out of the house.


    Kairi climbed into the first wedding car with Zayne by her side.


    Xion and the other female members of the Banks family followed closely behind, heading toward the hotel.


    ording to Chinese wedding traditions, Zayne had originally intended to take Kairi to his home for the worship ceremony before heading to the hotel for the wedding celebration.


    However, since the Banks family wasn’t local to Aurous Hill, and Charlie wanted to keep the wedding under wraps, he arranged for Zayne to have a presidential suite at the Shangri-La Hotel, which would serve as his home for the asion.


    This arrangement was not umon in wedding customs, although typically it was the woman who traveled to the city of the man and stayed in a hotel for the wedding.


    By tradition, Kairi’s family would have booked a hotel in Eastcliff, and Zayne would go there to bring her home for the ceremony.


    Yet, due to Charlie’s specific choice of venue, Zayne had to break with tradition andply.


    Meanwhile, many members of the Banks family, including the elder and Zara Banks, were gathered in the hotel’s presidential suite, waiting.


    Guests from the Ito family had also begun to arrive.


    Among them was the renowned male host from Eastcliff, Feng Zidong, a well-known figure in China at the age of 46.


    Feng Zidong was invited by Xion to serve as the emcee for the wedding, and he epted due to his family’s background in martial arts and a close bond with the Elms family, having spent his childhood with them.


    Xion felt reassured that outsiders would remain oblivious to her father’s marriage and that no one would notice her mother’s improved health. After all, only the Banks and Elms families were privy to her mother’s previous disability.


    Her main concern was Charlie, who was set to witness the marriage, fearing that his true identity mighte to light.


    Having grown up within the Elms family and being a descendant of martial arts masters himself, Feng Zidong was someone Mr. Elms had watched over closely as he grew up. His character was beyond reproach, ensuring that today’s events would remain confidential.