Chapter Ten
Author: B.Initial
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Madame Gu stood in front of the crowd with a graceful smile on her face. Everyone had their eyes fixed on her lips, ready to hear her speech. 

"I am really glad we all gathered here today to have this dinner together," she began to speak with so much elegance even in her tone. 

She dashed her eyes freely from one person to the other, and her brows were straightened in perfect confidence. 

"Thank you all for availing yourself and for honoring my invitation. "

She paused for some time, her eyes now fixed on Catherine. A smirk appeared on her face as she opened her mouth to speak. 

"I am still glad that you greased the dinner with your presence, even though it is more of a favor to you that it is to me."

There was an uncomfortable atmosphere around the table, as everyone exchanged uncomfortable glances with each ot

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