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    Sylvia shook her head vehemently. “That’s not true, Darren. Ignore their talk. I didn’t…”


    “Drop your act. The evidence is unmistakable. If you doubt it, ask Elena to y the video again.”


    Sylvia’splexion paled as she nervously bit her lip, striving to look sorrowful to garner Darren’spassion. She silently pleaded that the video not be yed once more.


    Tears streaked Sylvia’s face, her eyes reddened from crying, her appearance the epitome of distress.


    A guest said, “Her acting is quite convincing. Without the video, I might have believed her.”


    “Seems she uses that woeful act to manipte Darren.”


    The Griffiths family, as the richest in Foiclens, had never been embroiled in such a scandal before.


    Leonardo, maintaining a severe expression, interjected, “Since this has been a misunderstanding, let’s move past it. The wedding is about tomence, so please, everyone, return to your seats.”


    Although Leonardo was irked with Sylvia, the ties between the Reed and Griffiths families had grown too significant. While the Reed family could withstand some embarrassment, the Griffiths family could not afford such a scandal.


    “Hold on,” said aposed voice from the crowd.


    Elena, her expression cool and detached, added, “Sylvia fell on her own but used me of pushing her. The Reeds are demanding half of the Harper assets. This isn’t a simple misunderstanding—it’s outright extortion.”


    Benjamin’s expression turned grim. “What are you nning to do?”


    Elena faced his threatening look without flinching. She sneered, “The Harper family’s assets are worth over a hundred billion. Trying to extort such a sum is a criminal act. We should let the police handle this.”


    “Elena, have you lost your mind?” Cecily eximed in horror. “Do you really want to send us to prison? You ungrateful thing! Don’t you fear the consequences of your actions?”


    “Ha!” Elenaughed sharply and said, “Only the guilty fear retribution. And yes, you should be very afraid.”


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    Cecily was too enraged to speak.


    Leonardo was unhappy with Elena but was cautious not to antagonize her. The memory of forking out three hundred and eighty million at Uchison Mallst time still haunted him, and the thought of it brought him pain. The Griffiths family was no longer as wealthy as it once was, and three hundred and eighty million was a significant sum.


    Leonardo attempted to calm the situation with diplomacy. “Miss Harper, today is meant to be a celebration for both the Reed and Griffiths families. We have many guests present. Involving the police would be a disgrace to all.”


    Jaelyn, who held a strong dislike for Elena, added her criticism, “The Reed family’s problems should be handled internally. Don’t disrupt my son’s wedding with this.”


    Jaelyn’s respect for the Reed family had dwindled even further. Why invite such a troublemaker to the wedding? Demanding money here—how tactless!


    Benjamin, feeling the judgment and mockery from around him, fixed Elena with an angry look. “Stop this nonsense. I raised you. Therefore, your assets are rightfully mine. Even if you involve the police, they won’t meddle in family matters!”


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