Chapter 427 Attending the Reception


    At the mention of Celia, Benjamin''s eyes darkened, and his face became quite grim.


    Susan snorted and also began toin to Benjamin. "Benjamin, you sent Cece abroad, and she


    has already suffered so much. When are you going to bring her back? Do you really want me to


    never meet my daughter again?"


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    Benjamin turned around. His tone was calm as he replied, "Mom, if you want to stay with Celia, I


    can arrange that for you anytime."


    At those words, Susan immediately shut up.


    Astana, where Cece was, was poor and deste, with a very bad living environment.


    Susan wasn''t young anymore. If she were sent to such a ce, she might notst a few days


    before her life was put in danger.


    "Benjamin, I didn''t mean that. I just miss Cece … Forget it. She made mistakes. It''s okay if you want


    to punish her a bit. Luckily, I have Jessica with me now."


    "In that case, Ms. Landon, please take care of her."


    Looking obedient, Jessica said, "Mr. Hawkins, rest assured. I''ll take good care of Madam Hawkins."


    Only then did Benjamin stride away, heading out. "Larry, let''s go to Santio Grand Hotel."


    "Yes, Mr. Hawkins."


    Once he left, Susan asked, "Ms. Landon, where are you taking me today?"


    With a mysterious look, Jessica replied, "You''ll find out once we get there."


    …


    Half an hourter, Jessica appeared at the entrance of Santio Grand Hotel with Susan.


    Once they got out of the car, Susan looked at some familiar faces around her, most of whom were


    wealthydies from the upper ss. They had used to socialize with Susan quite often.


    However, because of Celia''s incident, Susan had lost her ce in upper-ss society. They had


    rarely interacted since.


    Now that she had suddenly shown up here, Susan felt a bit awkward. She was even afraid of being


    recognized. She quickly pulled Jessica over and whispered, "Jessica, why did you bring me here?"


    Jessica patted her hand and exined with a smile, "I heard that most of the people attending


    tonight''s banquet are influential people in Pamore.


    "You can take this opportunity to make friends with some wealthydies. It might help Mr. Hawkins''


    business."


    Jessica was smart with her choice of words. It instantly boosted Susan''s confidence.


    Susan was the matriarch of the Hawkins family, one of the most distinguished families in Pamore.


    Although she had been embarrassed before due to Celia''s actions, that was all in the past. How


    many people would still remember?


    "But we don''t have an invitation. Will they let us in?"


    "Madam Hawkins, your identity speaks for itself. No one will stop you." Jessica''s words made Susan


    very pleased, and she couldn''t help but raise her chin.


    "Well, since we''re here, let''s go in and take a look."


    Jessica hummed in acknowledgement. But as soon as Susan turned around, the smile on Jessica''s


    face disappeared instantly.


    She was well aware that, since the fall of the Quine family, the once-friendly aristocratic families had


    all distanced themselves.


    Moreover, her identity as Danielle must not be made public.


    Now, she was just the founder of a new business,cking a foundation and connections in Pamore.


    To rise again, having money alone wouldn''t be enough.


    Apart from Susan, there was no one else she could leverage towork.


    Just as Jessica said, Susan entered the banquet hall smoothly.


    Upon seeing her, many wealthydies approached her to engage in conversation since the Hawkins


    family was still a powerful name.