Chapter 1880 Encounter With Thornelia

• Moments later, the hall's manager arrived—a Loang man in his early forties whose measured gait hinted at both caution and confidence. "Victor Trent," he introduced himself with a polite nod, eyes already glancing at the gleaming emerald.
• "Congratulations, sir!" Victor exclaimed, extending his hand even before the formalities had settled.
• Finnegan rose, clasped the outstretched hand briefly, and offered a courteous smile.