Chapter 1522

The party took place in the same four-star hotel. As the guests chatted quietly, they couldn't help but notice the mayor's reluctance to invest more in making the event more extravagant. "Do you guys have any idea? He just got promoted. He has to appear modest," someone whispered. "But whether it's the Chriss family or the Pattons, they surely deserve more than a four-star hotel. After all, the mayor's son-in-law is in business!" Another guest chimed in. "Absolutely. Considering their connections with the four influential families, they could have gone all out," a third guest added. "Could it be that they have ulterior motives for choosing this hotel?" someone wondered aloud. Unbeknownst to them, Bianca had been lurking and eavesdropping. She dismissed any suspicions about hidden intentions but felt relieved as long as nobody was pointing fingers at her. Onstage, Harold stood tall and waved to the audience with a genuine smile. The music stopped, and all eyes were on him. Despite