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Chapter 257 – Lucius’s & Grace’s Opposite Teams
Author: Rex Magnus
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*****

Right now, on one side of the conference hall stood Lucius, leading his entourage, Mason, Nico, and the representatives, a formidable group that filled the space to the brim.

On the other side, however, the scene was starkly different. It was almost empty.

Dorothy, whose eyes were currently empty stood stiffly beside Xavier, who leaned casually against the wall, his expression calm and even playful.

In a corner, remained the old patriarch’s seated frame, his figure hunched, appearing as though the weight of decades had suddenly aged him further.

Lastly, near the doorway, Grace and the receptionist stood frozen in place, both still staring in shock at the unfolding events.

For a moment that seemed to stretch into eternity, no one moved.

The scanty side of the hall was paralyzed, disbelief painted on their faces as they looked at the jubilating crowd standing opposite them.

Eventually, however;

“I…”

The receptionist swallowed hard, her eyes darting nervously to Grace, th
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