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    “Erth, calm down. There’s no need to atque The Freemani family is prowerful and set exiablished. A


    fewn disparaging remarke won’t bring me down.” Faye held onto her, though shar


    equally annoyed Even in front of so many outsiders, she maintained the poised and graced demeanon


    of an affluent societydy.


    Due to the broken engagement, there had been some unpleasantness between the Freeman and


    Moore families. Furthermore, with Elijah’s continued absence, there had beeri numerous spections.


    Hence, Faye deliberately attended the event, dressing up to the nines and letting everyone witness the


    unswerving strength of the Freeman family


    “But, Mom, they…”


    Erin, who had been pampered since childhood, was unwilling to endure such humiliation. She wanted


    to argue further but was interrupted as Bethany, donning an elegant dress, gently grasped her wrist.


    Bethany leaned in and whispered something in Erin’s ear.


    Erin instinctively looked toward the second–floor crowd, where Sheena stood beside Vanessa.


    Sheena was also looking at her.


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    Their eyes met, and Sheena chuckled softly before turning her head to engage with Howard.


    However, what seemed like a casual smile was a clear provocation in Erin’s eyes, and she clenched


    her jaw, murmuring, “That bitch!”


    Bethany patted her shoulder,forting, “Don’t worry. Our time wille soon!”


    The three exchanged nces, smiling happily.


    The ceremony officiallymenced.


    The Moore family had put considerable effort into this event. Unlike previous asions, which were


    usually cocktail or dancing parties, they introduced a martial arts performance to emphasize the


    uniqueness of the theme.


    For many attendees, this was their first time experiencing such an unconventional ceremony, and the


    crowd was obviously excited.


    Two martial arts masters squared off on the stage, engaging in a fierce battle while the audience below


    watched intently,pletely immersed.


    Kennedy and Vanessa were pleased with Hannah’s innovative idea.


    After a ten–minute martial arts contest, the master from the Southern team, Brandon,


    nverged in the warmer


    The crowd erupted into chur


    Amidst the cheers, an unfamiliar voice suddenly pierced through the excitement.


    “Watching the masterspete is fun, but I have a more exciting suggestion. Mr. Moore, care to


    listen?” pethany stood up, addressing Kennedy, yet her peripheral vision wasced with ill Intent she


    nced in Sheena and Howard’s direction.


    Kennedy was taken aback but intrigued. “Ms. Carver, what great idea do you have? Let’s hear it.


    Bethany’s smile deepened, staring at Sheena not far away.


    “I’ve heard that Mr. Lawson’spanion has exceptional martial arts skills. She supposedly easily


    takes on five opponents at once. I’m a bit skeptical, so how about we have Ms. Sheena spar with


    Brandon? A little exhibition to liven up the event?”


    Sheena was savoring a delicate dish Howard had served when she was unexpectedly called out.


    The venue fell quiet, all of them were having the same thought. No matter how skilled Sheena was,


    how could shepare to Brandon? Not to mention the vast difference in physical strength between a


    man and a woman. Sheena was slender and could not possibly win against the master.


    It was clearly an attempt to put her in a difficult position!