Later, if he were no longer there... at least Jessica could help her.
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Marquis Smith Residence.
As the evening lights had just come on, many guests had already arrived.
This time, the banquet was being held to celebrate Annie's triumphant apprenticeship and the successful acquisition of a cooperative project with A Country.
After the incident with his eldest daughter, Marquis Smith had been yearning to wipe away the disgrace, and this time his daughter had finally made him proud, so he had specially called this banquet to regain some face.
In a second-floor bedroom, Annie was making her final preparations before going out.
Annie had always been strong-willed, and she was secretly proud of securing this project. She had specifically invited many celebrities and nobles to the banquet, and of course, she had prepared meticulously, determined not to let any guest outshine her.
