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    After lunch, Keira took her time doing her makeup, slipped into the stylish wool coat Sandra had given her, and called a taxi to the Pearl Grand Hotel.


    Since she arrived ahead of time, only the doorman stood at the entrance of the hotel, and Keira slipped inside without attracting attention. She went straight to the third-floor ballroom, thinking her expensive coat would help her blend in with the guests.


    Stepping out of the elevator, she immediately noticed that the banquet hall doors were wide open, and four security guards were posted at the entrance. Inside, staff hustled, setting up trays of desserts and pouring drinks.


    The massive hall could easily seat a thousand guests. A wide aisle cut through the middle, with ample space on either side for drinks and desserts.


    Keira peeked carefully through the doorway, making sure her left wrist, her missing hand hidden beneath her sleeve, remained out of sight. She didn’t want anyone to see it.


    “Excuse me, ma’am. May I see your invitation, please?” The security guard stepped in front of her, his tone polite but firm.


    Keira rolled her eyes and scoffed. “Seriously? I’m on the Harper family’s guest list. I just left my invite at home.”


    The guard studied Keira closely. She was wearing designer clothes, high-end heels, and a pearl ne, but he couldn’t help noticing she hadn’t brought a gift.


    Most of the guests had shown up carrying presents, but she held nothing but a bag.


    He wasn’t convinced she was really a guest.


    Still, theck of an invitation wasn’t an automatic dealbreaker. “For security purposes, could you tell me your name, please?” the guard said, maintaining his courteous demeanor.


    The Harper family’s invitations included a guest list. He could check if she was on it if she gave him her name.


    Keira hesitated, unsure how to bluff her way in, as she didn’t know anyone in the elite circles.


    She did know people from the Harper family, like Ableson and his wife, but pretending to be one of them wouldn’t work since the guards knew them as well.


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    Looking at Keira’s designer clothes, the guard made sure to stay courteous. Even as a Harper family employee, he knew better than to offend someone important.


    “My apologies, ma’am. For security purposes, I’ll need your name so we can match it with the Harper family’s guest list. If you are on the list, you’re free to enter.”


    Keira picked up on how the guards masked their courtesy with a show of authority. She tried to sound deeply insulted. “What’s this all about? Just because I forgot my invitation, you’re not letting me through? If you keep blocking me, I’ll have Mr. Harper fire you!”


    All themotion drew Darrell’s attention. When he saw Keira, he walked over. “Please don’t be upset, ma’am. We’re only following protocol for everyone’s safety. If you can tell us your name, we’ll match it with the guest list and get you inside right away.”


    Keira shot back, “Why are you being so stubborn?”


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