On the other side, the opening banquet for The Sovereign Court Casino—
Almost everyone in the high society of Esteria was dressed up and present.
Even the Hawthorne Family, usually unwilling to associate with the Hale Family, showed up.
Seeing people who usually didn’t think much of them now attending the banquet hosted by his family, Simon Hale felt an unspeakable pride.
"Rhonda, is everything ready?"
Rhonda Hale had also carefully dressed up today.
Perhaps to ensure all eyes were on her, Rhonda chose a golden gown with an audacious deep V design, and the back was also open.
Her hair was styled in big waves, exuding endless allure.
What was most compelling was her dress paired with fiery red lips, instantly boosting her aura like a proud queen gazing upon the world.
Simon Hale was quite satisfied with the effect his daughter had deliberately created, so he hoped his favorite son-in-law candidate would notice her flawless appearance.
"Did Lord Keaton say he’d come over?"
"When I called earlier, someone from the secretary desk said Lord Keaton left the office early today."
"Does that mean he’ll attend tonight’s banquet?" Simon Hale was slightly excited.
Lord Keaton usually worked overtime or left the office right at closing time; it was rare for him to leave early.
While hosting the banquet today, Simon Hale had asked around.
It seemed, besides the opening banquet of their casino, no other big families were hosting banquets.
Because everyone was wary of timing conflicts, fearing that everyone would attend the casino banquet and not their smaller ones.
So, in Simon Hale’s view, apart from their casino banquet, there was nothing else significant enough to make Lord Keaton leave the office early.
Rhonda, when asked, merely smiled and said, "Seems like it." Fresh chapters posted on 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩~𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢~𝔫𝔢𝔱
Her eyes showed a hint of pride.
Yes, Rhonda and Simon Hale both felt, aside from their banquet, there was nothing else as important that would make Lord Keaton leave the office early today.
Their conversation inevitably filled others with jealousy and envy.
"If Lord Keaton attends their casino opening banquet, the Hale Family might truly rise to the top."
"Who would’ve thought Samuel Hale, the offspring of a mobster, would indeed turn the tide in Esteria?"
However, upon secretly hearing that Lord Keaton might come over, many approached Simon and Rhonda to mingle.
In their eyes, the casino led by the Hale Family would be quite profitable in the future.
Moreover, forming connections with Lord Keaton through this casino, the Hale Family would surely soar.
No one in this world turns down money.
So, whether they previously had good or bad relations with the Hale Family, at this moment, they all flattered the Hales, hoping that once the Hale Family soared, they could also rise along.
At that moment, a commotion suddenly erupted at the entrance of the banquet.
Soon someone reported, "Lord Keaton has arrived!"
Simon and Rhonda discreetly exchanged glances, seeing indescribable excitement and joy in each other’s eyes.
"Rhonda, make a good impression. Strive for career success and a happy family."
Simon lightly patted Rhonda’s hand, and Rhonda nodded with a smile, "I know, wait for my good news."
As soon as she finished speaking, Rhonda lifted her gown’s hem, wore the most confident and beautiful smile she thought she had, and walked toward the entrance of the hall...