Chapter 42 : Trouble Arrives
Author: Son of Tarnaq
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“Announcing the arrival of the incredible, innovative, and wonderful Michael Newton, head of the Newton family” announced the MC, cheerfully.

An explosion of applause erupted throughout the entire hall, with many guests even rising from their seats to give Christopher Newton, and the members of the family in attendance alongside him, a befitting applause.

“HA HA, did you hear those titles, boss?” asked Carlos.

“Incredible, innovative, wonderful" added Carlos in a mocking tone.

“Oh I heard it loud and clear, Carlos” replied Dean.

“I guess getting your ego stroked by people you consider beneath you, is another reason why the elites attend an event like this” remarked Dean, unimpressed by the absurdity of the transpiring events.

Dean looked at Christopher Newton intently, the man didn't really have much in the way of a security force, unlike Lucas Warrington.

This meant that he intended to interact with a lot of people at the party.

This was the perfect chance for Dean to advance his pla
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