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Chapter 584

Author: Dreamy Fire
Their appearance at the front table seemed conspicuous. That was because even the youngest person seated there was in their 40s.

Though Felix wanted to invite Madeline and Luke over, they declined. Sometimes, they had to know their place to avoid seeming presumptuous.

Just as they sat down, an older woman appeared.

"Aunt Victoria!" George stood and bowed respectfully.

"The head of the Zimmerman family hasn't officially announced who their heir would be. But George's uncle, Xavier Zimmerman, basically runs things now. His wife, Victoria Morgan, is quite the shrewd operator," Ryan whispered to Felix.

Felix stayed quiet. When George asked for his help, he could already guess this involved family politics.

"George, is this the guy who caused trouble to the Walsh family from Aleshire, Felix Zeller? I hear you're good friends with him, aren't you?"

"Yes, Aunt Victoria."

Since they were not allies, Felilx saw no need to be overly polite to her. Besides, the look in Victoria's
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