Chapter 1694

• As the news spread, the guests began to stand up, exchanging uncomfortable glances with Aleta and Auxie. Eventually, most of them gathered their courage and left. Soon, only a few people remained in the large banquet hall, the atmosphere growing heavier by the minute.
• Auxie’s eyes welled with tears from frustration, and her voice quivered with anger. “Grandma, they’ve all gone to Liza’s banquet. My birthday celebration is ruined!”
• Aleta clenched her fists in fury, her body trembling with rage. This must be Liza’s doing, she thought bitterly.