CHAPTER 14
Author: R. AUSTINNITE
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-31 16:59:12
Hector’s words had been so loud that everyone at the party overheard them. While Jack questioned him, his voice was sharp, clearly meant to draw attention to their exchange.

“What’s going on over there?” one of the guests asked. “Arguing over power at an event like this? Unbelievable.”

“Who do they think they are to treat Washington this way?” “And who’s that beggar? How could he show up dressed so shabbily? Doesn’t he realize he’ll be ridiculed?”

The murmurs spread through the room, but only a few were openly speaking. Tedmond narrowed his eyes at those talking, while others simply watched in silence. The ones speaking were three women who looked like they had stepped off a magazine cover, dressed in magnificent body-hugging gowns.

They’re still not as pretty as Madison, Hector thought, turning his gaze away from them.

Suddenly, Jack burst into laughter, the sound echoing through the room. Hector’s brows furrowed, watching as Jack continued laughing without stopping.

Meanwhile, Madiso
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