Frank shook his head. “There’s still some time before that, so they haven’t decided on a ce.”


    “Really?” Gerald eximed. “In that case, why not choose Riverton Hotel? It’s a ce of high


    standards–Mr. Lane would definitely like it.”


    Riverton Hotel was a go–to venue for guests from out of town andrge–scale banquets.


    While there usually was a two–month waiting list for everything, it was unnecessary if Gerald pulled


    some strings.


    Frank sighed. “Maybe next time, Mr. Simmons. I’m not in charge anyway–it’s the Lane family.”


    “Oh… Sure.”


    They made more small talk with Tidus all the way until the evening, when Frank excused himself.


    After sending off Frank, Gerald quickly called Vicky. “Ms. Turnbull, were you aware that Frank is


    celebrating his grandfather’s birthday?”


    “What? I didn’t even know he had a grandfather,” Vicky replied, perplexed.


    “Oh, I mean Henry Lane, his ex–grandfather inw, not his actual grandfather.”


    “Oh!” Vicky eximed in understanding -Frank was always respectful of Henry, and it was Henry


    himself who had Helen marry Frank in the first ce.


    “Well, Frank never mentioned anything to me. How did you find out anyway?”


    “It’s all thanks to my son…”


    Gerald then told Vicky about everything that happened earlier that day, and Vicky became pensive.


    “Thank you for telling me, Mr. Simmons.”


    “Oh, it’s nothing.”


    After that, Vicky told Yara everything Gerald told her, and soon word spread further.


    The Lane family was nobody important, but they decided to celebrate Henry’s birthday out of due


    respect for Frank.


    Meanwhile, the Lanes were preparing for Henry’s birthday as well. It was not just a


    celebration, however, but also a presentation of the family’s strength while making new allies of various


    important familles in Riverton.


    Gina was scratching her head repeatedly. “So… are we going with Verdant Hotel or Riverton Hotel?”


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    “Verdant Hotel, of course!” Peter eximed. “It’s the grandest hotel in Riverton!”


    Gina nced at Helen in turn. “What do you think?”


    Helen thought about it. “Riverton Hotel.”


    She decided against Verdant Hotel because it was a Turnbull property and she did not want to run into


    Vicky there. Even if Vicky might not show up at all, it was better to be safe than sorry. “Yeah.” Gina


    nodded. “Can’t let the Turnbulls take our money.”


    However, before they could call their friends and rtives, a servant hurried inside. “Ms. Lane,


    someone calling himself the Chief of General Affairs‘ secretary just arrived.”


    “The Chief of General Affairs‘ secretary?”


    Everyone was stunned since they had no dealings with the Chief of General Affairs, so why would his


    secretary suddenly visit?


    Still, Helen was the first toe to her senses. “What are you waiting for? Bring him in. Don’t


    “I’ll personally receive him.” Gina nodded repeatedly. “That’s only right.”


    Everyone – including Cindy, who was scrolling on her phone all along–dropped what they were doing


    and hurried out to the door


    A man in a suit stood there, waiting.


    Hurrying toward him, Helen said, “Helen Lane, at your service. Sorry for the poor hospitality when


    you’vee all this way, Mr. Lynch.”