Hidden Monarch: The Silent Resurgence

"Oh?"

He had drawn everyone's attention.

"Mr. Ford, the chairman of Everising Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting a banquet tonight to welcome a distinguished guest."

"We didn't hear about that. Who is the guest who could make Mr. Ford greet him personally?"

"He's definitely a big shot. Only families that have joined the chamber are invited."

"The Millers have applied to join the chamber, right? This is their chance," Lewis said to Lydia and smiled.

"What do you mean?" Lydia responded immediately, showing great interest.

Even though the Millers applied and were on the waiting list, their chances were slim.

"I can bring one person to the banquet tonight. I'll introduce you to the chamber members if you come with me. Sounds good?"

"Well, if that's the case, I'll need to prepare for it." Lydia agreed instantly.

"No need to prepare. The banquet won't happen." Henry shook his head upon hearing that.

Everyone looked at Henry.

Lydia was stunned at first, then she was furious. "Do you even know what you're talking about, Henry?"

"I'm serious. I've turned down Jeffery Ford's offer," Henry said.

Pfft—

Everyone burst into laughter. They looked at Henry as if he were a fool.

Lydia was so angry that she could not speak.

How could he say something so embarrassing?

Furthermore, it could harm their family because he mentioned Jeffery Ford's name in full.

After all, they were nothing compared to Jeffery Ford.

What a fool with such ignorance and fearlessness.

Lewis smirked and said, "I am not sure why you are against me. But I am sure that the banquet will take place tonight."

"And if it doesn't?" Henry asked.

"Enough, Henry!" Lydia was infuriated.

"The Millers' top priority is to join the chamber. Stop trying to cause trouble."

She turned to Lewis and said, "I'll count on you tonight, Lewis!"

"Don't worry, I'll take care of it," Lewis replied confidently.

At that moment, his father called him on the phone.

"Speaking of the banquet, my father is calling me."

His father promised to call him once the banquet was confirmed.

So he picked up the call with confidence. "Father!"

Unfortunately, his father sounded depressed and was clearly upset. "The banquet has been canceled."

He hung up right after that.

The Brandons were in big trouble, and they were considering asking for a second chance at the banquet. However, the plan had been completely ruined.

Lewis was stunned.

He even wondered if something was wrong with his ears.

Everyone had heard it because it was on loudspeaker.

The whole room fell silent, and people looked at Lewis with doubts.

The banquet was canceled?

Did they hear it correctly?

They thought about Henry's previous words as they gazed at him.

"Were you serious just now?" Lydia asked.

"Of course," Henry replied.

It was true!

Jeffery Ford must have decided not to hold the welcome banquet because Henry had refused to attend.

Who was he?

A young master from the capital?