Chapter 465

• A grand banquet was being held for the elite, a gathering of high society’s most distinguished figures.
• Riley, feeling utterly bored, wandered aimlessly through the lavishly decorated hall. As the eldest daughter of the family, she was well-known—not just for her status but for her fiery temper, which ensured that few dared to cross her.
• As she strolled near a quieter corner of the venue, she unexpectedly overheard a conversation from inside one of the private rooms. She hadn’t intended to eavesdrop, but just as she was about to turn away, a man’s voice rang out with unmistakable confidence.