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    Suddenly, a deep, elderly voice echoed from behind. “Graham, who do you n to silence?”


    Caught off guard, Graham quickly turned around. Upon recognizing the figure, he concealed his surprise with a grin. “Mr. Benson, I didn’t expect you. Just dealing with a minor disturbance caused by a waitress, nothing to trouble you over.”


    Graham turned back and yelled, “Get her out of here, now!” If this girl kept talking nonsense in front of Grady, things would get messy.


    Grady, however, gestured for calm, addressing Elena directly without looking at Graham. “Elena, I extended an invitation but you brushed it aside without much thought. Why did you suddenly choose to attend?”


    Seizing the moment, Elena linked arms with Grady. “I just felt a sudden urge to see this ce.”


    Standing beside them, Graham felt his heart sink. She was acquainted with Grady? Shit!


    Grady scanned the room and asked Elena, “What’s happening here, Elena? Is anyone causing you trouble?”


    His tone clearly revealed his protectiveness.


    The crowd’s perception of Elena shifted instantly. Who was this young woman, and how was she so closely connected to Grady?


    As Grady spoke, Graham’s anxiety grew, his eyes fixed on Elena, dreading that she might reveal something damaging.


    Elena noticed Graham’s uneasy expression and calmly replied, “It’s just a minor misunderstanding.”


    A wave of relief washed over Graham, who exhaled deeply, his shirt sticking to his sweat-soaked back.


    Graham gave a nervousugh and nodded. “Ah, you know Mr. Benson? Why didn’t you mention it earlier? This was all just a big misunderstanding.”


    Elena chose not to expose Graham.


    Grady simply nodded, and seeing that Elena wasn’t pressing the issue, he let it go.


    Grady held a position of great authority and seldom appeared in public, so when he did, all the officials gathered to greet him. Elena stayed close by, and many attendees openly praised her.


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    Meanwhile, Graham felt increasingly isted and uneasy. Each moment dragged on endlessly. He was terrified Elena might whisper something harmful about him to Grady.


    From a distance, Dora spotted Elena standing with Grady and was immediately filled with worry. Who was this woman? How could she possibly be beside Grady? No! She had to inform Ste immediately!


    Quietly, Dora snapped a photo and quickly sent it to Ste before retreating, too afraid to approach Grady alongside her father. She feared her father might find out about her slight against someone favored by Grady.


    Dora’s actionster earned her a reprimand from her father.


    After dealing with the tterers, Grady grew tired and decided to leave the banquet.


    Graham, seeing Grady exit, quickly approached Elena. His attitude had shifted significantly. “Miss Harper, I apologize for earlier. I assure you I will correct my son’s behavior. Your family’s business will not be affected anymore.”


    Elena was hardly surprised and responded casually, “I appreciate that.”


    “And about that photograph…” Graham said carefully.


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