Chapter 1290 Stop Clinging Onto Gordon's Ideal

As if noticing the attention directed at him, Reuben made his way over to Kenton. Kenton quickly masked his thoughts with a forced smile. "Taylor, why didn't you tell me that Mr. Reuben is feeling better? I could have prepared a comfortable chair for him." "There's no need to trouble yourself." Reuben glanced at him, clearly establishing boundaries as an elder. "My health has been a concern of yours for some time now. But from now on, there's no need to worry. Just proceed with the Chamber of Commerce as usual." With this, Kenton's eyes darkened with a trace of hostility. Reuben was still trying to issue orders as if the Wray family were still at the Whitman family's mercy. Clearly, he hadn't realized things had changed. Turning his face away, Kenton subtly signaled to Emmett, who was beside him. Emmett quickly understood the cue, intentionally speaking loudly, "Mr. Reuben, we can't start yet. Some invitees haven't arrived." Reuben turned his gaze toward him. Emmett smiled and e