Sirius nodded reluctantly, confirming Wayne's suspicions.Seeing Sirius's affirmation, Wayne's expression grew grave. "The Venomveil Tribe usually avoids mundane affairs, don't they?"Sirius replied calmly, "About twenty years ago, the Goddess of the Venomveil Tribe vanished. A large number of tribe members ventured out to search for her, including Kendrick. "Once in the outside world, they needed money to survive, and these individuals grew accustomed to a lavish lifestyle. When their funds ran low, they began borrowing from prominent families. They've borrowed from the Monroe family multiple times before, but you simply haven't witnessed it."Wayne's expression shifted.Borrowing money? It was more like extortion.Kendrick recognized the Monroe family's wealth and came to forcefully demand funds. The Monroe family dared not refuse, aware that the Venomveil Tribe were masters of poison. If one of them became disgruntled and resorted to using their parasitic poisons, the consequ

Grace questioned, "What are you talking about? Didn't you invite my cousin up? You claimed she was the Monroe family's distinguished guest."Wayne's frustration was mounting. Priscilla and Grace's shameless attention-seeking was almost too much to bear."When did I invite Priscilla? Did you hear me say her name?"Grace bristled. Why was Wayne being so difficult? Did he need to spell it out for him?"You mentioned a striking CEO from Jenaire City; who else could it be but my cousin? The distinguished guest Mr. Sirius asked you to introduce is clearly Prissy," she asserted.The audience below watched the scene unfold and confusion etched on their faces. An imposter posing as a distinguished guest? Doing so in front of the Monroe family was a recipe for disaster. After all, the deception would be quickly exposed!Just then, Vivianne ascended the stairs. Theodore had already informed her that the Monroe family planned to focus on her introduction today."Excuse me, ladies, I need

Hearing Grace's words, Vivianne pulled Frederick closer to her.She then announced to the crowd, "Allow me to introduce my boyfriend, Frederick York. We plan to marry upon our return to Jenaire City, and all of you are cordially invited!"She winked at Frederick and stuck out her tongue, teasing him playfully.Having previously seen the trio together, the crowd readily accepted Vivianne's revelation, despite the enigma surrounding their relationship. "A perfect match!""Count me in for the wedding in Jenaire City!"Frederick was utterly bewildered, He struggled to comprehend when he had become Vivianne's boyfriend, let alone her fiancé. Vivianne's announcement left him reeling in confusion. As he stood there in a daze, his eyes briefly locked with Priscilla's, but he quickly averted his gaze. Though aware of their connection, Priscilla couldn't help but feel a deep pang of sadness at the news of their impending marriage.Vivianne noticed Priscilla's reaction and asked, "Did

Sirius's mind raced. Kendrick's interest in Vivianne posed a dilemma.If Vivianne was harmed on Monroe territory, should he intervene? Inaction would mean answering to Frederick, jeopardizing his grandfather's medical treatment. However, intervening would offend Kendrick, potentially endangering his grandfather and the entire Monroe family.Kendrick's expression suddenly turned sour as he left the room without a word. Sirius watched him go, puzzled by his intentions.…As the music played on, Nelson approached Frederick with a smug look. "Frederick, didn't you threaten to gouge my eyes out? But you wouldn't dare act on a Monroe family cruise, would you? I indeed saw June's body that day. What are you going to do about it?"Scarlett's anxiety spiked, her fists clenched and her palms sweating. She knew Frederick wasn't intimidated by the Monroes; she was the one holding him back. Nelson, the idiot, was practically begging for a beating. She had witnessed Frederick's brutality fi

Being seasoned socialites, the audience was well-versed in the art of dance, and they showered Nelson and Grace's performance with praise."That was incredibly professional. This dance could win international competitions.""It was absolutely spectacular—a true feast for the eyes."Overwhelmed by the applause and glowing reviews, Scarlett fretted, "What do we do now?"Meanwhile, Vivianne was busy coaching Frederick. She retorted at Scarlett's words, "This wouldn't have happened if you hadn't agreed to it!"Scarlett accepted the blame for their predicament but was surprised by Vivianne's dance prowess.She hadn't realized Vivianne was so skilled, and she worried about how Frederick could possibly compete against Nelson and Grace's flawless routine with such limited practice.However, Frederick remained unfazed and said calmly, "Don't worry, we won't lose."Vivianne worried for Frederick and did not want him to embarrass himself. She admitted, "They were really good. Did you me