A Widow's Poison, A Wife's Rebellion novel Chapter 617

Throughout the banquet, Starla stayed exclusively by Herbert's side. When Fairfax finally departed, he noticed Kael was nowhere to be found near her.

It only deepened his sneer. *Herbert is nothing but a lapdog for Kael,* he thought, *playing the perfect decoy to cover up their tracks.*

Shortly after, Starla slipped away to a private suite where Kael was waiting.

As she entered, Kael stood up and offered a warm, respectful smile. "Ms. Lansbury."

Starla nodded and took a seat across from him.

"Mr. Hoggart is already organizing a grand recognition banquet to welcome you back," Kael informed her.

The lost princess had finally been found. Both Yardley, and her father, Elmer Hoggart, insisted on throwing a lavish gala. They wanted the entire global elite to know that Starla was the cherished heir of the Hoggart Group, and that anyone who dared cross her would face their wrath.

"There's no need to be so flashy about it," Starla murmured.

"They simply want your return to be monumental."

Flashy? The very existence of the Hoggart name was flashy. A massive gala was just a standard Tuesday for them.

Kael shifted the topic. "Do you need me to step in and handle your business with Fairfax? The boss and the old chairman are getting incredibly impatient."

"Hasn't the Hoggart Group done enough damage to the Yelchin Group lately?" Starla asked mildly. "How much further do you want to take it?"

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