Justin's face twisted in discomfort, but before he could say anything, a loud voice boomed across the entrance.

"Mr. McGrath, you can step back! If Mrs. Rhodes wants to dine in our Celestial Suite, then she's more than welcome!"

As the voice faded, a burly man with a thick beard strode over. The giant crystal ring on his hand and the heavy gold chain across his chest made it clear—this man was rich, but absolutely tasteless.

Jameson snorted coldly. "The Hopkins family sure has some nerve, snatching up someone else's reservation like it's nothing."

Archie Hopkins cracked a wide grin, revealing a mouth full of blackened teeth, and laughed without a care. "Mr. Rhodes, you sound way too naive!"

Archie shrugged and said, "In this world, it's all about money and muscle. The Hopkins family's got both. So stealing a little dining room from the Rhodes family? It's nothing."

Tiana's voice turned icy. "Since you're admitting it's theft, then do us a favor and get the hell out."

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