Chapter 1439: Chapter 1539

I couldn’t understand it.

All I wanted was to help Andrew avoid being pressured by Shirley, nothing more.

So why would Veronica be upset about that?

Was this somehow related to Veronica?

I thought hard about recent events.

Veronica only announced the schedule for the banquet, but Shirley’s attitude changed immediately.

She stopped bothering me.

Was Veronica planning this banquet to target Andrew?

But I couldn’t figure out her exact intentions.

Even though Veronica was the clan leader, I didn’t think she would do something too extreme, especially not against Andrew, the deputy leader.

So, I said sincerely, “I’m in, Mr.

Pierce.

You’ve helped Abby and me so much.

Without you, we wouldn’t have made it.

I owe you.

”

Andrew visibly relaxed when I said this.

He smiled and replied, “Great.

With your support, I feel confident.

With you helping me, Shirley won’t be able to pressure me into things I don’t want to do.

”

“What?”

I didn’t think I could be much help, so Andrew’s confidence confused me.

Why was he so sure my help would make a difference?

I wanted to ask more, but then the music suddenly stopped, and Veronica’s voice came from the stage.

“Hello, everyone! Welcome to today’s banquet.

It’s great to see all of you here.

If there’s anything we missed in our hosting, please excuse us.

” Veronica, dressed in her best outfit, spoke into the microphone.

“I want to share something important with all of you today.

”

The guests’ faces remained calm, showing no surprise.

Instead, they smiled as if they had expected this, their eyes shifting towards Andrew.

Standing next to Veronica, Shirley blushed deeply, resembling a beautiful sunset.

Her bashfulness portrayed the innocence of youth.

“Damn!” Ivy joked, giving a little shiver.

“If I hadn’t seen this woman’s tough and commanding attitude before, I might actually fall for her act and believe she’s a sweet, innocent girl.

”

I couldn’t argue with that.

Following everyone’s eyes, I looked over at Andrew.

It was clear his face had gotten even paler, standing out among the smiling guests.

Veronica continued, “As you all know, our deputy leader, Andrew Pierce, is the youngest and most talented wizard we’ve seen in years.

I hold him in high esteem.

So, I hope with his help, our clan will thrive and grow.

”

The guests echoed.

“Mr.

Pierce is truly gifted and young, a treasure of our clan.

”

“Yeah, someone like him deserves our respect.

”

As these words filled the room, Shirley blushed and looked down shyly.