Chapter 228

"Liam, I just came downstairs and noticed something off about today's banquet. Mr. Grant Senior hasn't even shown up yet, and I caught Ernest and Lola sneaking around like they're up to no good. This doesn't feel like a birthday banquet. It seems like there's some kind of scheme brewing. I think they might be planning something against Ella," Chuck said seriously. Coming from a complicated family background where his older brother had schemed against him countless times, Chuck had developed a sharp sense of detecting hidden agendas. "I even overheard Lola whispering something to a waitress just now. I caught her mentioning Ella's name. Is she plotting against Ella?" Chuck wasn't at the banquet as a guest. Ernest couldn't possibly get anyone from the Lincoln family to attend. Chuck was only there because he overheard Lola mentioning Ella, and curiosity had led him to dig deeper. "Liam, don't go to the banquet hall yet. Let me take you to the third floor first. Maybe we'll uncover s