Chapter 566 +25 BONUS Andrew responded calmly, Mrs.
Rhodes, youre quite funny, Guests like these dont cjust because of money! Tiana glanced around the scene, taking in the notable faces Hmm, Impressive.
Dylan and Natasha, the two ruling powers of Jayrodale, are here.
Cedric and Francesca showed up too.
Even Mr.
Thatcher made an appearance.
Mr.
Lloyd, you certainly have influence.
Lauren beamed with pride and interjected, Dr.
Lloyd has a wide network.
He once saved Mr.
Thatchers life.
Tianas smile quickly faded, and she sneered.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIts all because of Marvins connections.
Theyre just here to keep up appearances.
You might not see it, Lauren, but that doesnt mean Im blind to whats really going on.
Just then, a sleek Rolls Royce quietly pulled up by the curb, An elderly man dressed in a distinguished robe stepped out, immediately drawing a stir from the crowd.
Is that Mr.
Yates? Wow ! Even the wealthiest man in Jayrodale showed up to support Moonlit Apothecary Yeah, and Mrs.
Rhodes from Rhodes Corporation is here top This place has sserious backing! Feels like a battle of titans ... Too bad for the guy running this place . Hes just a doctor from Jayrodale General Hospital.
The big shots might be here, but none truly care about him, The atmosphere shifted entirely as Marvins presence overshadowed Tianas earlier arrival.
Marvin strode toward Tiana, his voice warm and inviting.
Mrs.
Rhodes! Its been a while.
Youre as stunning as ever.
Tiana returned a cool smile.
And you, Mr.
Yates, are clearly thriving.
Congratulations on grooming such a remarkable ... chess piece.
Hed make a fine successor for Wealthroller Investments.
Marvin blinked, caught off guard.
Chess piece? Im not sure I follow, Mrs.
Rhodes.
What are you suggesting? Tianas gaze flicked toward Andrew with a knowing smirk Oh, cnow, Mr.
Yates.
You can play dumb with Lauren, but not with me.
Marvin glanced between her and Andrew, his face remaining neutral.
Mrs.
Rhodes, youre mistaken.
Im here today for the sreason as you just to celebrate the opening of Moonlit Apothecary.
Andrew sighed, visibly annoyed.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMarvin, please make sure Mrs.
Rhodes is taken care of.
Lets keep things moving, yeah? His tone made it clear he was fed up.
Tianas penchant for making baseless assumptions and attaching labels to him was starting to wear thin.
If she were not Laurens mother, he might have already asked her to leave.
Marvin chuckled obediently.
Of course.
Mrs.
Rhodes, this way, please.
Tianas eyes narrowed slightly in suspicion as she felt something did not add up.
She wondered if she was wrong about their relationship.
After all, why was Andrew giving Marvin orders like that and why was Marvin complying so easily? Hmph. Marvin and Andrew.
You think your little act can fool? Tiana thought coldly as she followed Marvin to the VIP area. Theyre playing stwisted game, but I wont let Lauren beca pawn in their schemes.
She bit her lip in frustration, her thoughts racing.
The high society families in Jayrodale had always been-looked in -subtle battle's with Marvin, the outsider turned mogul.
For her, this event was not just a ceremony but another move in that ongoing gof power and influence.
Nonetheless, Tiana was confident that the Rhodes family would not fall into Marvins hand, especially with E her Chapter 566