Both nodded at Wince.

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The banquet wrapped up smoothly, and by a little 11:30 p.m., the guests had dispersed, leaving the Orlando manor in a quiet state once again.

Paxton's expression turned somewhat solemn as he remarked, "It's a bit troublesome. I didn't expect the Sonnexes and Williams to have become in-laws."

This revelation was something he only learned after arriving in Salt City. As the former largest family in Salt City, the Orlandos naturally desired to reclaim that position. Howe