The VIP seats were super clever, giving the best view while keeping the people sitting there hidden from the crowd.


    After Carlton''s big announcement, he led the two of them into the spotlight, making sure everyone could see them.


    Katniss was facing Maximilian, so the crowd couldn''t get a good look at her face, but her striking silhouette and ssy vibe had everyone hooked.


    Instead of the usual whispers, the crowd was now buzzing about how perfect the two looked together, throwing out genuine congrattions.


    Even though they couldn''t see Katniss''s face, ra and Desmond had a clear view from the other side of the VIP seats.


    ra blinked rapidly, trying to refocus, but all she could see was the radiant Katniss standing there.


    How could this be possible?


    No way!


    Desmond''s brows furrowed deeply, his face a mix of shock and disbelief.


    Maximilian, marrying Katniss?


    The same Katniss he had broken off an engagement with, the one everyone thought was talentless and heartless?


    Sure, there were rumors that Maximilian was terminally ill and wouldn''t live long.


    But right now, Maximilian was still the head of the Hamilton and Boleyn families. As long as he was alive, that powerful position was his.


    And now, this Katniss, who seemed toe out of nowhere, was the mistress of both families. If she could have an heir...


    In no time, Katniss had everyone''s attention.


    The savvy ones quickly brought their wives over to congratte her and shower her withpliments.


    Seeing this, others followed suit. Those without wives brought their femalepanions, telling them to get on Katniss''s good side.


    Whoever could win Katniss''s favor might get a chance to get close to Maximilian.


    Suddenly, everyone who had been focused on ra turned their attention to Katniss, surrounding herpletely.


    The Manners family saw Katniss''s face and were in total disbelief.


    A wave of anger followed their initial shock.


    "No wonder Katniss was so eager to cut ties with us; shetched onto Maximilian?" Simon''s face turned pale. "Who knows what tricks she used!"


    Elodie snorted, "Even if shetched on, so what? Once the Hamilton and Boleyn families see Katniss''s true colors, they''ll kick her out! Then, it won''t be our Manners family''s disgrace."


    Oliver, looking stern, was clearly troubled. "Alright, enough. Have you all forgotten there''s still a problem backstage?"


    After the flower presentation, it took a lot of effort to get E backstage.


    "Dad, what''s so hard about this? There''s no one backstage; just knock E out and throw her back to that dump," Simon said, rolling up his sleeves.


    Lucas red at him and scolded in a low voice, "Nonsense! Do you think E won''te back? Then we''ll have to go to the police station again, and you''ll end up in jail."


    Dn looked at Simon like he was an idiot.


    Simon waved his hand and shouted, "Then what''s the n?"


    "Give her money and send her away!" Oliver, who had dealt with many scoundrels in the business world, believed "money" could solve everything.


    Lucas wanted to say it wasn''t that simple, but Oliver had already taken people with him.


    Lucas turned back, giving Katniss aplicated look, pursed his lips, and followed Oliver.


    As you reach the final pages, remember that 00005s is your destination for theplete story. Share the joy of reading with others and spread the word. The next chapter is just a visit away!


    Backstage.


    E sat on a chair, one leg propped on the makeup table, fiddling with apact. Was this a big brand?


    Saw it advertised on TV, pretty expensive!Seeing the Manners familye in without ra, E immediately stood up, ring at them. "Where''s my daughter? Bring her here. Her dad is bedridden; I need to take her home to care for him."


    Hearing this, the Manners family''s faces turned even more sour. Oliver approached her, mixing threats with promises, "We gave you money back then, and you promised never to show up again."


    "Since you''ve broken your promise ande back, we Manners are not stingy. This card has twenty thousand dors. Take it and sign another agreement."


    "From now on, ra has nothing to do with you. If you daree back, we Manners are not to be trifled with."


    Elodie immediately nodded, agreeing with Oliver''s approach. If they had been more cautious back then, they wouldn''t be in such a passive position today.


    "Sign what agreement? Do you think I don''t know the dirty tricks of you rich people?" E''s eyes disdainfully swept over the card in Oliver''s hand, spitting out, "You want to take both daughters and send me away with this little money? What a joke!"


    Oliver, sprayed in the face, was about to speak when Elodie stepped forward, clutching her purse, and addressed E, "Go find Katniss. She''s richer than us now."


    "Katniss is a medical student and can take better care of your husband."


    "ra has been pampered since childhood; she can''t do anything even if she goes back with you!"


    Simon pped his hands, excitedly squeezing forward, "Yes, yes, Katniss is your daughter! I''m telling you, she''s right outside, living it up."


    Oliver, panicking, realized this might be a viable solution.


    His ra wouldn''t have to suffer.


    E, skeptical and not understanding their game, turned her eyes.


    E believed Katniss wasn''t her biological daughter, which was why she insisted on her


    real daughter ra. She didn''t expect them to involve Katniss.


    Seeing her hesitation, Simon couldn''t wait any longer. He dragged E outside, "She''s


    the future mistress of the Hamilton family. Any money she gives you willst a lifetime."


    As Simon dragged E out, they encountered Katniss standing at the door.


    Her expression was icy, her eyes brimming with derision.


    Maximilian was chatting with some business partners in the hall, and Katniss, surrounded by women, had a stiff smile.


    Pretending to be unwell, she slipped out to wait for Maximilian in the lounge. Consequently, she overheard everything.


    The Manners family revealed themselves to be viler and more shameless than she had ever imagined! Not only did they disregard her, but they also failed to recognize her humanity.


    Seeing Katniss, the Manners family was stunned. Simon, the closest, spoke first, "That''s Katniss! Go to her."


    Saying this, Simon pushed E forward, stepping back with a smug look.


    Lucas stared at Katniss, suddenly having a bad feeling.


    E scrutinized Katniss, struggling to match this elegant figure before her with the small, timid, unkempt child she remembered.


    But the Manners family affirmed she was Katniss, so it must be true. Looking at her now, dressed elegantly and beautifully, she was a truedy.


    "Katniss, I''ve missed you so much. Let me have a good look at you. How have you been all these years..." E reached out to touch Katniss''s face.


    Katniss narrowed her eyes, grabbed a joint on E''s wrist, and with a slight force, E screamed in pain, "Who are you? Are you sure you have the right person?"


    Elodie, agitatedly stepping forward, berated her, "Katniss, you ungrateful wretch! She raised you! She''s your mother!"