After a pause, Mekhi pressed, “How’s everything going? You must seed tonight.


    Failure is not an option, got it?”


    “Consider it done,” Kyson assured.


    Pleased with the response, Mekhi smiled.


    With a warm smile, Mekhi took the stage, signaling the start of the dinner.


    Lucinda went downstairs with Sally, who was beautifully dressed.


    Guests settled into their seats, and they all looked sophisticated.


    Mekhi opened with some friendly remarks.


    Beside him, Kyson stood silently, projecting a supportive brotherly presence.


    For this formal event, Kyson had shaved off his beard.


    He appeared notably younger.


    Although he looked worn, he was still as attractive as before under the dim light.


    Following his speech, Mekhi told Kyson to propose a toast to the guests.


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    Naturally, Nathan, the most influential man in Cadiered, was the first to be honored.


    Kyson approached Nathan slowly, with Mekhi silently apanying him.


    He now resembled a supportive brother to Kyson.


    “Nathan, there’s been some tension and bad blood between us.


    I regret my actions, and I offer this toast as an apology.


    Let’s move past it.


    Please forgive me and drink this wine,” Kyson said, wearing a smile.


    He took a bottle and an empty ss and filled it with wine for Nathan.


    As Kyson poured the wine, he discreetly added an unknown white powder into the deep red wine.


    Behind him, Mekhi observed everything and felt very relieved.


    “Come on, Nathan, have this wine and let’s put the past behind us,” Kyson urged.


    Nathan remained silent, ignoring Kyson totally.


    Turning to Lucinda, Kyson sighed.


    “He won’t ept my apology.


    I’ve heard he only listens to you.


    Can you help for the sake of our years-long friendship?”


    Lucinda yed the role of peacemaker.


    She then turned to Nathan and said, “Honey, it’s just a ss of wine.


    It doesn’t mean anything.


    But if you don’t drink it, he can’t go on with his toasting tonight.


    Drink it, or you can just drink half, and I’ll take the rest.


    ”


    Nathan had to reluctantly agree to it.


    Kyson bowed respectfully and handed him the ss of wine.


    Lucinda collected the drink ss before Nathan could and drank half as they had agreed.All content is property ? N?velDrama.Org.