In the party hall, Yellen gazed at his phone silently.
Although the screen was now completely dark, he had clearly seen the look in Eve's eyes just before she discarded the communicator—sly and adorable, like a little fox.
"Mr. Andrew, once again, welcome back!" Nance Hawk's voice echoed nearby.
Yellen snapped out of his reverie, smiled, and clinked glasses with him gently.
"It's my honor to have you here, Mr. Hawk," Yellen said, having discerned Nance's attitude.
Everyone in the Metropolis knew about the long-standing internal strife within the Andrew family.
The guests in attendance, along with their families, would be considered Yellen's partners.
"I heard that the foolish duke who harassed my daughter has gone missing," Nance remarked, his words laced with gratitude.
"That's qu
