"The launch ceremony begins..."
With the command from the host, July Quinn, Rhonda Hale, and others walked towards the interface in the middle of the stage that resembled a crystal ball, placing their palms on it.
As they pressed the crystal ball, it lit up, a beam of light radiating from the edges of the crystal ball, illuminating the sky above the entire venue, while confetti and fireworks around the casino erupted simultaneously.
Everything was magnificent, dazzling to the eyes.
But the brilliant light that fell into Simon Hale’s eyes brought him to near despair.
At this moment, Rhonda had finally completed the launch ceremony and was about to go backstage to change out of the dress that paled in comparison to July Quinn’s when a staff member told her:
"Miss Hale, your father said he has something important to tell you."
"Something important?"
Just as Rhonda frowned with confusion, Simon Hale hurried to her side.
"Rhonda, you must leave here immediately."
Simon knew that with July Quinn’s overwhelming presence, there was no escape for him.
But he couldn’t just watch Rhonda’s life be ruined here; she was still so young, unmarried, and without children.
Thus, Simon had decided just moments ago to buy time for Rhonda to escape.
As for himself, he left it to fate.
"Leave? Why should I leave?" Rhonda was baffled. Google seaʀᴄh 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹•𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖•𝗇𝗲𝘁
The casino had just opened and was already booming with business.
At this rate, Rhonda would soon rise above others, even trampling the casino’s investors under her feet.
The future looked bright, so why should she leave?
"July Quinn is Divine Doctor Quinn from Serenity Clinic, the Monroe Family’s primary heir, here to avenge the Monroes. This is all her setup!"
Simon Hale’s words made Rhonda’s mind buzz with echoes.
"Divine Doctor? Dad, are you joking? How could a doctor have so much money to build a casino?"
Rhonda still found it hard to accept.
"I don’t know how she got the money for a casino, but I know she’s come prepared. And judging from the situation, she’ll act against the Hale Family tonight. While you still have time, quickly head to the airport; I’ve arranged for someone to take you to Aethelgard, and once there, never return."
Simon knew that he was finished and could no longer protect his beloved daughter.
So, he could only do his best to arrange everything for her.
As he spoke, Simon was already pushing Rhonda towards the casino entrance.
Just then, a luxurious female voice rang out from the stage: "Mr. Hale, Miss Hale, please stay. We haven’t started settling our scores yet."
The moment that voice echoed, the audience instinctively looked towards the stage.
At the same time, several uniformed individuals blocked Rhonda and Simon’s path.
"Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend the casino’s opening ceremony today, but besides the opening ceremony, there’s something even more important."
July Quinn stood in the center of the stage, still wearing that dazzling gold dress, full of charm.
But when Simon and Rhonda saw the stunning woman who was impossibly beautiful, they looked as if they’d seen a ghost.
In panic, Simon anxiously asked, "Has she caught anything against you?"
"I don’t think so, I..."
Rhonda started to say something, but then saw the large screen that had been displaying the fireworks suddenly switch to the terms of their initial agreement, showing the unauthorized transfer of public account funds, demanding compensation of a hundredfold.