“Today, at our charity gala, we have many items up for sale. All the money raised from the auctions will be donated to our charity fund…” She briefly spoke the customary words.
Everyone present knew what these so-called charity galas were really about.
Simply put, everyone attending today was here to curry favor with the future aristocrat of Stresall and the scion of the Hill family, Corey.
As for the money from these auctions, it was merely a gift for the two of them.
“Jeremy, you’re so lucky to have such an amazing sister. With her, you’re destined to soar to great heights, and the Wallace family is bound to become the new top-tier family in Stresall!” A person next to a young man spoke with envy.
“Heh-” Jeremy Wallace smirked, his vanity greatly satisfied.
“I’ve toiled for years on end, and today, the Wallace family finally shines.”
“I must thank those fools of the Holland family; haha-”
He burst into laughter. The people around him also joined in the laughter.
Indeed! The Wallace family had grown stronger by relying on the Holland family, and now they had even swallowed up the Holland family, dividing the profits with the top four richest families!
This… was enough to elevate them to the ranks of the first-class families in Stresall!
“Especially that fool Quentin. For years, I endured the disgust and referred to him as my brother-in-law. Now, I’ve finally emerged victorious…”
“If I ever see him, I will make sure to thoroughly humiliate him!” Jeremy snorted.
“Jeremy, with your current status, why bother bickering with a dog from a ruined family?”
Jeremy smiled but didn’t respond.
He regarded the days of humiliation and endurance as a lifelong shame!
Now that the Wallace family was rising, how could he bear not to trample Quentin underfoot?
“Hey! Have you all heard?”
“Heard what?”
“A big shot has arrived in Stresall in disguise!”
“What big shot?”
“A few days ago, orders were issued to appoint someone as the Governor of the Eastern Region.”
“And now, this person is among us in Stresall.”
The audience’s pupils quivered sharply, and they gasped in surprise.
“I’ve heard about it too. The news came out this afternoon…”
“Nehemiah, the lord of DC District, and hundreds of his subordinates were all apprehended. Lately, I’ve had a sense that a storm is brewing in Stresall…”
At the banquet, many people were quietly discussing.
“Next, we have for auction an antique… a pair of Dragon and Phoenix bangles. Legend has it that these were worn by an ancient queen and are extremely precious.”
“Starting bid at fifty million.”
“Fifty-five million.”
“Sixty million.”
The price soared steadily, quickly reaching a shocking level.
Many could only watch; the price was beyond their means.
“One billion!”
A cold voice suddenly rang out from the entrance, resounding through the entire venue!
What? One billion? Who said that? Is he insane?
Turning their gazes, they saw a man striding in with a Shura mask, his eyes fierce and intimidating.
Behind him, a woman also wore a mask, but her figure was exceptionally alluring.
“Who is this?”
“Playing mysterious!”
“Is he here to cause trouble?”
People were infuriated, showing great resentment.
Alisha’s eyes darkened. Corey’s face turned grim.
Jeremy couldn’t contain his fury and immediately rose from his seat, walking toward Quentin and the woman, pointing at Quentin and scolding him.
“You troublemaker! Do you know who we are?”
“Who are you? Seems like quite something?” Quentin smiled playfully.
“Damn it, you’re asking for it!”
Feeling the mockery in Quentin’s eyes, Jeremy erupted in anger, and lunged at Quentin with a punch!
Quentin effortlessly dodged, lifting his foot and lightly tapping Jeremy’s knee twice…
Two crisp sounds rang out.
Jeremy let out a scream and collapsed in front of Quentin!
The vast venue fell into dead silence!
“Youngsters who are too arrogant will end up dead. I’ll spare your life for now.” Quentin kicked Jeremy to the ground and, with hands behind his back, proceeded forward step by step.