I couldn’t understand it.


    All I wanted was to help Andrew avoid being pressured by Shirley, nothing more.


    So why would Veronica be upset about that?


    Was this somehow rted to Veronica?


    I thought hard about recent events.


    Veronica only announced the schedule for the banquet, but Shirley’s attitude changed immediately.


    She stopped bothering me.


    Was Veronica nning this banquet to target Andrew?


    But I couldn’t figure out her exact intentions.


    Even though Veronica was the n leader, I didn’t think she would do something too extreme, especially not against Andrew, the deputy leader.


    So, I said sincerely, “I’m in, Mr.


    Pierce.


    You’ve helped Abby and me so much.


    Without you, we wouldn’t have made it.


    I owe you.N?velDrama.Org content.


    ”


    Andrew visibly rxed when I said this.


    He smiled and replied, “Great.


    With your support, I feel confident.


    With you helping me, Shirley won’t be able to pressure me into things I don’t want to do.


    ”


    “What?”


    I didn’t think I could be much help, so Andrew’s confidence confused me.


    Why was he so sure my help would make a difference?


    I wanted to ask more, but then the music suddenly stopped, and Veronica’s voice came from the stage.


    “Hello, everyone! Wee to today’s banquet.


    It’s great to see all of you here.


    If there’s anything we missed in our hosting, please excuse us.


    ” Veronica, dressed in her best outfit, spoke into the microphone.


    “I want to share something important with all of you today.


    ”


    The guests’ faces remained calm, showing no surprise.


    Instead, they smiled as if they had expected this, their eyes shifting towards Andrew.


    Standing next to Veronica, Shirley blushed deeply, resembling a beautiful sunset.


    Her bashfulness portrayed the innocence of youth.


    “Damn!” Ivy joked, giving a little shiver.


    “If I hadn’t seen this woman’s tough andmanding attitude before, I might actually fall for her act and believe she’s a sweet, innocent girl.


    ”


    I couldn’t argue with that.


    Following everyone’s eyes, I looked over at Andrew.


    It was clear his face had gotten even paler, standing out among the smiling guests.


    Veronica continued, “As you all know, our deputy leader, Andrew Pierce, is the youngest and most talented wizard we’ve seen in years.


    I hold him in high esteem.


    So, I hope with his help, our n will thrive and grow.


    ”


    The guests echoed.


    “Mr.


    Pierce is truly gifted and young, a treasure of our n.


    ”


    “Yeah, someone like him deserves our respect.


    ”


    As these words filled the room, Shirley blushed and looked down shyly.