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2024-05-19 12:00:20coolness. And most importantly, the burden and dislike for what she was facing, was reduced considerably.
After meeting Bertha earlier, with a lot of small talk and a shy admission that she was indeed the future wife of Jacob Desmond, she was finally able to take some time alone. Away from the hustle and bustle of the mini banquet. Even though it was wrapped in a dinner that was quite indulgent because a famous chef was lined up to take care of this banquet event, the real core of the banquet this time was political interests.
Also... business.
Politics without business is like a steak without the original seasoning when the steak is served. That's why, at this banquet, most of the guests were from the government. Some Ambassadors from other countries were just announcers of the cooperation between countries and businessmen who had the power to steer the economy behind them.
Celine was reminded of the talk about Grace Langham, who arrived half an hour aft
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