Fiona's gaze flitted towards Richard, her eyes betraying panic for the first time.

Richard looked at Fiona with disappointment. "Fiona, you should stay out of the company's affairs."

"Grandpa..."

Fiona could not believe it. In less than half an hour, the career she took pride in, which secured her a place in the prestigious Ellington family, had just vanished.

However, Richard could not be bothered with her and turned to encourage the rest of the guests to continue the festivities.

"Jasper, let me introduce you to my family," Vivienne said, guiding Jasper through the introductions to Dorian's family and Richard, among others.

After a brief moment of silence, the party resumed its lively atmosphere.

Fiona was left standing alone, ignored by everyone.

A server removed the set of original prototype jewelry she was so proud of under Percival's orders.

Watching Vivienne chat happily with Richard and Jasper, Fiona clenched her fist tightly.

"Vivienne, Percival, I swear I'll get my revenge! I'll kill both of you!" She yelled inwardly.

Suddenly, someone bumped her shoulder, and she found a note and a remote control device in her hand.

Fiona was stunned but opened the note to read, [Close the door, catch the dog.]

She scanned the room but could not find the person who had given the note to her.

Though she did not want to cause a scene at the party, she knew this was her chance.

Blinded by rage, she did not stop to consider why Vivienne and Percival's attitudes towards her had changed so suddenly. They used to get along so well.

Percival had always respected her as his cousin. But today, his gaze was indifferent, as if she were a stranger.

and glowering at the sight of Vivienne and Percival holding hands. "Aaron,

you think I have any reason to take

gritted his teeth. "Follow me! I refuse to believe we can't split them

handed Aaron a glass

Reluctantly, Aaron followed.

wish you a happy birthday," Kenneth said, slinging an arm around Aaron's shoulders to emphasize their close friendship. Aaron was

saying, "Sir Richard, may you

warmly. "You're the FPP from that championship game, aren't you? Quite the looker. You should teach

I don't

a glare not to forget their

throat and said to Percival, "Bro, I need to talk

awkwardly, realizing how forced it sounded, but they

discuss

glance, assuming it was team business, and stood

to Percival's surprise, Kenneth led him to a back lounge room filled with

Ellington, nice to meet

like a sly pimp. "Bro,

a kick, Percival nearly broke

good. You think I'm giving you this much freedom?" Percival did not wait for a response

Percival would be seated by now, knew he could not

Percival was not interested in other

got something for me." Without further ado, Aaron led Vivienne

opening the door, the women were drinking and eating, with no

silently, wondering where

to see Vivienne smirking. "So this is your hobby? Just turned legal, and you're already playing this game? And ten

Aaron tried to explain, Kenneth, beaten and barely able to speak, was

as chilling as an iceberg, "Did these two arrange this?" Vivienne nodded. "Looks like they need a

too young to be misbehaving. It would be her reputation on the line

would

Pride was at stake.

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