Chapter 814:
She then thought of something and inquired, âHas your father seen him before?â
Eileen quickly gathered some information about Bryan on her phone and showed it to Leyla.
âItâs him.â
âOh!â Leyla stood up in surprise.
âIs he really this powerful? Can he really challenge the VQ Group?â
âYes,â Eileen replied and was about to add more when Leyla gestured for her to stop.
âNo, we shouldnât do that. We shouldnât stir up trouble. Even though you could overpower the VQ Group, it would cost you a lot if you did that,â Leyla said. The underlying concern was, if Eileen dealt with the VQ Group, some would probably return to Onaland afterward.
Leyla had spent her whole life in Alverton and had no desire to leave. At her age, moving to Onaland seemed daunting. She wondered how much longer she had to live.
She didnât want to pass away in a strange land, so she planned to delay Eileenâs plans as much as possible.
Though Leyla didnât voice these thoughts, Eileen understood what she was implying.
âDonât worry. I wonât go against the VQ Group. The Vazquez family has a prominent reputation in Alverton. Taking drastic measures could tarnish the familyâs image.â
âThank you for considering the Vazquez familyâs reputation,â Leyla responded, patting Eileenâs hand. Then, as if remembering something important, she turned, retrieved a key from the cabinet, and handed it to Eileen.
LаtÑÑt chÉptÑrs Ñn gðlnοvÑls.ðοðº âI have something that has kept Conroy uneasy until now, but⦠Now is not the time to reveal it.â
The bronze key appeared ancient. It was the key to a safe in a high-end facility.
The annual cost to secure the items in the safe was as much asâ
Only someone with significant wealth or influence could afford such a privilege.
Eileen felt the pressure mounting.
âGrandmaâ¦â
âListen, only use this if absolutely necessary. Do you understand?â Leyla said, patting Eileenâs hand.
âOkay.â Eileen tucked the key away.
Just then, a servant entered to announce that the banquet was starting.
Linking arms with Leyla, Eileen slowly exited the room and went to the bustling banquet area in the back garden.
The area was teeming with guests, all eyes on Conroy, who was dressed sharply in a suit and radiating joy, seemingly thrilled at his daughterâs return.
Off to the side, Gianna and Kinsey also wore smiles and occasionally talked with nearby guests. However, the truly joyful one was Leyla. Amidst the applause, she escorted Eileen onto the stage with deliberate steps. Dressed in a striking white and red dress with her black hair flowing, Eileen looked stunning.
âLadies and gentlemen, today, weâve gathered you here to share two joyous updates from our Vazquez family.â
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