\u201cYes,\u201d Jagger said, affecting a serious tone. \u201cThat\u2019s why I made a special effort to attend with Josette tonight. I wanted to show my face, let Zendar see the connection between you and the Lincoln family. Otherwise, a busy man like myself would never have come.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
So that was it. Paxton breathed a sigh of relief.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jagger clapped him on the shoulder. \u201cWhen you see Zendar, go over and greet him. Tell him you\u2019re related to the Lincoln family by marriage and ask if he\u2019s free for a meal tomorrow.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Paxton was surprised. \u201cYou\u2019re not coming with me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis partnership is your business,\u201d Jagger said gravely. \u201cThis is as far as I can help you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Paxton glanced at Josette, finally voicing his concern. \u201cBut I also heard that Larissa was the one who invited him. I\u2019m just afraid\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Josette rolled her eyes. \u201cBro, don\u2019t tell me you\u2019ve been fooled by that little brat too. Zendar was obviously invited by the Palmers. What kind of influence could a girl like Larissa possibly have? Just do as my husband says. Zendar will surely give the Lincoln family some face.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Paxton felt foolish for letting Larissa get to him. He nodded. \u201cYou\u2019re right. I\u2019m already grateful that you came, Jagger. I\u2019ll handle the rest myself.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
By around seven, nearly all the invited guests had arrived in their finest attire. The crowd was a mix of new\u2013money business tycoons, powerful political figures, and distinguished military officers. The presence of so many influential people created a truly spectacular scene.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Amidst the lively atmosphere, Paxton kept glancing at the entrance, waiting for Zendar.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Suddenly, a murmur went through the crowd.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIsn\u2019t that Zendar Schwartz? The famous head of the Schwartz family! I heard he became a recluse after his wife passed away and left his billion\u2013dollar empire to his son!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd that\u2019s the top medical expert, Professor Luther Caldwell! He performed several impossible surgeries that stunned the world, then vanished at the peak of his career!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd that elderly woman is Kimberly Moore, the one who led the team that developed that miracle anti\u2013cancer drug!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t believe they\u2019ve all reappeared to attend this engagement party! Haskell\u2019s influence is clearly as strong as ever!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Sapphira and Neville entered with Zendar, Luther, and Kimberly, they caused a major stir.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Paxton\u2019s eyes lit up. \u201cZendar really came!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jagger simply nodded.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m going to go greet him,\u201d Paxton said, straightening his suit and walking toward them with confidence.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 258\u00a0<\/p>\n
He approached Zendar, completely ignoring Neville and Sapphira, and offered a fawning smile. \u201cMr. Schwartz, a pleasure. I am Paxton Judson. My sister is married into the Lincoln family. I heard you were back in Regal City, and I was hoping to invite you to\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before he could finish, Zendar cut him off with a cold frown. \u201cSo you\u2019re the one who disowned his own daughter, Larissa, and got demoted to \u2018Uncle Paxton\u2018? A man with no vision!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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