Chapter 757


    If this had been an hour earlier, Mrs. Wright probably would have wanted more people toe and


    make sure everyone knew about Cody''s release. However, things were different now.


    She wasn''t answering any calls or messages. Brayden, being a bit younger, was able to answer some


    calls and then informed his mother, "Mom, several families have called, saying they want to attend and


    postponed other matters to make it. I turned them down."


    Brayden wasn''t na?ve; he knew these people wanted toe because of the many bigwigs present at


    the event.


    Initially, he thought that no one woulde to the Wright family''s Banquet, but now that he knew so


    many wereing, he could see why others wanted to join as well.


    He might have underestimated the turnout, but the Wright family wasn''t in such dire straits.


    They had invested in various businesses, and they could still maintain the image they needed to. With


    Franklin and Sylvia''s extensivework, and the high-profile guests they had invited, Brayden was


    genuinely grateful.


    Mrs. Wright took a sip of her tea and raised an eyebrow.


    She had been part of high society for many years, and she had a tinge of mockery in her eyes as she


    said, "They want toe now when there''s no room for them? They ignored us before, and now they


    think they can climb up. You couldn''t care less about us earlier, now you can''t afford it."


    Mrs. Wright finished and then nced at the president''s assistant who was nearby, talking to Cody.


    She wondered what his true intentions were.


    "The higher you hold your head, the more they''ll take notice. If they call and we ept, they will think


    the Wright family is easy to mess with."


    Mrs. Wright pursed her lips and then served Sylvia a dish. "Sylvia, thanks to you and Franklin, you''ve


    saved my face."


    She genuinely felt thankful, "When did you get to know so many people? You have so many hidden


    sides."


    Sylvia''s dark almond eyes gleamed slightly, "I knew them before."


    She didn''t borate much, as the acquaintance of some people was purely coincidental.


    It was Franklin who set down his tea cup and looked at Sylvia meaningfully, "There are even more


    people here than I expected. How many sides of you do I not know?"


    Sylvia nced at the familiar faces in the room and blinked. "I just happen to have a few friends from


    Urgford. Is that so surprising?"


    Seeing so many guests, she was genuinely pleased, feeling that as long as she encountered any


    troubles, these people would reach out to help. She made sure to remember all the guests who came.


    Arian and ke, who were usually poles apart, appeared to be great friends, at least from an outsider''s


    perspective.


    ke wore a somewhat irritable expression and said, "Arian, how long do you n to keep avoiding


    me?"


    Arian, with an air of sophistication, looked at him and said, "Mr. Rees, I''m not quite following. What are


    you talking about?"


    ke, cold-faced and visibly agitated, was not pleased at all. Arian had been avoiding him for half a


    year, making him fume with frustration. If it weren''t for Sylvia''s call, he might not have seen him at all.


    He was nearly impossible to meet.


    Compared to ke''s hot temper, Arian exuded a mysterious aura. With his handsome features, he was


    captivating, and his mere presence demanded attention.


    ke was also good-looking with fair skin, tall stature.


    ke couldn''t help but say, "You''ve gone abroad to escape me for almost half a year, Arian. I''m telling


    you, if you dare to run again, I''ll break your legs."


    "Mr. Rees, calm down," Arian remained indifferent, showing no interest in what was happening


    between them.


    The other guests at their table, upon hearing their conversation, felt a bit uneasy. They were afraid of


    inadvertently hearing something secretive among these big shots that might lead to trouble. While it


    was apparent that the two men had a rather turbulent rtionship, Arian''s eyes held an inexplicable


    indulgence when he looked at ke.


    Their temperaments were entirely different, yet their connection was strangely harmonious. It was quite


    bizarre. Two men... with an oddly aligned connection.


    Especially when ke, after taking a bite of a mushroom, had mushroom juice at the corner of his


    mouth. Arian, in the most natural manner, grabbed a tissue and tenderly wiped it away. This


    unexpected harmony bore a hint of ambiguity.


    It seemed that among all the people present, only ke dared to speak to Arian like this. But what was


    N?velDrama.Org (C) content.


    peculiar was that, instead of Arianshing out, he was oddly indulgent...


    What were these two gentlemen up to?


    Just as everyone was secretly watching them, they suddenly heard Jorge''s voice as he cleared his


    throat while holding a microphone.


    All of them were taken aback, and their attention quickly shifted to Jorge. His earlier approach had


    sparked their curiosity, and now they were even more intrigued.


    Jorge walked over to the small stage at the center of the banquet hall, his features refined and


    courteous.


    Now holding a microphone, Jorge smiled and began, "Hello, everyone. I''m Jorge. I''d like to extend my


    congrattions to the Wright family and thank all of you for taking the time to attend this banquet."


    The way he phrased it made it sound as if he and the Wright family were part of the same n. Even


    though it was a simple opening statement, everyone in the room sensed a unique undercurrent.


    Those who hade just to join the crowd and give face were now more convinced that the Wright


    family was about to make a significanteback. They felt lucky they hadn''te in vain.


    "Next, I have an important announcement to make on behalf of His Excellency the President," Jorge


    continued. "Ourrade Cody will take office as the Secretary of Urgford, starting today!"


    This announcement sent shockwaves through the room.


    "What? The position of Secretary in Urgford has been vacant for years. I heard the previous official was


    dismissed."


    "How did such a plum position end up in thep of the Wright family?"


    "This... doesn''t seem very likely, does it?"


    Mrs. Wright and Brayden were equally stunned. They had never expected that Jorge''s visit would be


    rted to this matter.


    "This is your appointment letter," Jorge said, handing over an official document to Cody with great


    solemnity.


    Official news quickly spread on social media at this moment. After all, in a ce like Urgford, it wasn''t


    something that just anyone could step into.


    A local official from Larro, who had previously been investigated and detained, had now be the


    ruler of Urgford? It seemed like a leap from rags to riches.


    "The future of Urgford is in your hands," Jorge said, presenting the microphone to Cody. "Today is your


    banquet and your appointment ceremony. Say a few words to everyone."


    Cody, however, didn''t disy the excitement one might expect. After experiencing the ups and downs


    in his life, he had learned to remainposed.


    "Thank you all for attending my banquet," Cody began. "Originally, it was just a gesture from a few kids


    to help me get rid of bad luck, but unexpectedly, it brought me good fortune and happiness. I''m grateful


    for the President''s trust and for the trust of everyone here. I hope that in the future..."


    Cody delivered some more noble-sounding words before setting down the microphone and announcing


    the start of the banquet.


    All the attendees at the banquet felt that this feast was well worth it.


    Who would rule Urgford in the future? The Wright family!


    The various powerful factions and family ns received news of Cody''s appointment almost


    simultaneously.


    Those who attended the banquet hosted by the Wright family were ecstatic.


    Those who had declined the Wright family''s invitation felt bitter and regretful.


    How could they refuse the invitation?


    Urgford now belonged to the Wright family!


    Some savvy individuals had already started making preparations to present Cody with gifts to celebrate


    his promotion.


    However...


    The Wright family had already sent word that they were not receiving visitors. If anyone wanted to see


    Cody, they were directed to his office. Going to the office to present a gift? That was a sure way to get


    arrested, right? It was as if they were asking for trouble!


    After his busy duties, Cody finally sat down next to Mrs. Wright. He raised his ss and said to Franklin


    and Sylvia, "I owe so much to the two of you. If it weren''t for you, I wouldn''t be here today."


    "I''ll propose a toast to the two of you."


    Sylvia raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Cody, there''s no need for formalities. We''re family."


    "Wright, you are innocent and meless. Your absence would have been a loss to the nation," Franklin


    added as he also raised his ss.


    At this table, there were only close rtives and friends: the Wright family of three, Jenna, Franklin,


    Sylvia, Jasper''s family of three, and Carolyn.


    Exactly ten people in total.


    Mrs. Howlett and Geoff exchanged a discreet look. Thankfully, they had the foresight to understand that


    no matter what happened, as long as they followed Miss Andrews, they would never lose, only gain.


    Those who had regrets for noting and envied the ones who attended now looked upon the Howlett


    family with admiration. The same people who once scorned Jasper for tagging along with Franklin had


    now developed an envy for the Howlett family''s association with Franklin, giving them the privilege to


    sit at a table with Cody Wright and the Wrights.