Aspen strode confidently to the center of the banquet, her expression cold and unforgiving. She swept a glance over the gathered crowd and sneered.

"Looks like today's a good day. Jayrodale's most prominent figures are all here. Perfect timing—I'll make sure everyone knows that the Stevens family from Bridgefields always collects their debts."

However, Christina and her family looked increasingly nervous.

Christina whispered urgently, "Aspen, you might want to reconsider. Even Jayrodale's