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Chapter 008

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Aira's Point of View

The venue was bustling with noise and cameras, focused on every person arriving and entering.

"This is insane. Gosh," I muttered to myself.

We attended a grand gathering of global elites, where everyone boasted about their achievements and wealth.

"Dad, can I leave early after the program?" I asked.

"Give your father this whole night, Aira; don't spoil it," Mom replied curtly.

I simply sighed.

In this family, my voice doesn't matter. Everything I say seems to be against their wishes. I remained quiet, taking my place at the family-assigned table.

Dad sat beside my sister, then me, and Meriam next to me. On the other side were brother and Ken, while Mom sat opposite Dad. From a distance, we looked like a happy and content family—a picture-perfect family image.

"Always comparing!" a man exclaimed when he saw my dad.

"Good to see you. Where's wife?" Dad replied, engaging in business talk before greeting other businessmen. He introduced us one by one, and we
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