Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1880

In Caelus.

Conrad's sixtieth birthday banquet was fast approaching, and the Prefecture was completely decked out, preparing for a tremendously lavish celebration.

"Hmph."

The old master leaned heavily on his cane, glaring out the window. "This ridiculous party is more extravagant than anything I ever threw."

The steward remained perfectly silent.

Obviously.

If someone didn't know better, they'd assume the old man was already dead and Conrad actually ran this family.

Everyone in the household knew exactly what this was. On the surface, it was just a birthday banquet.

In reality, Conrad was using the occasion to officially pave the way for his precious eldest son's grand return.

"Where is Channing?" the old man asked in a low voice, pulling his gaze away from the spectacle outside.

"He's in the family vault." The steward checked his surroundings before leaning in close, dropping his voice to a whisper. "He seems to be selecting jewels."

"He's definitely picking them out for that girl." The old man smiled faintly, followed by a heavy sigh. "That boy has a mouth like a steel trap. He absolutely refuses to tell me who she is."

He could at least show his grandfather a picture.

"Please don't worry, sir. Whoever he's chosen must be exceptional," the steward reassured him. "Honestly, it's better that he keeps her a secret."

The old man glanced at the steward, fully understanding the implication behind his words.

In this house, and throughout all of Caelus, there were far too many people praying for Channing's downfall.

Announcing the woman he loved meant voluntarily handing his enemies a lethal weapon against him.

Yes.

Keeping her hidden was undoubtedly the smartest move.

Once he crushed all his opposition and entirely stabilized his power, there would be plenty of time to formally introduce her.

——

On the day of the banquet.

Throngs of elite guests flooded the estate, transforming the Prefecture into a bustling, chaotic scene.

The vast majority of them were only there to curry favor with the governor, Channing.

Yet, glancing around the massive hall.

There wasn't a single trace of him to be found.

"Are we sure the governor actually came back?" a guest muttered to his companion.

Everyone in the upper echelons of Caelus knew exactly how violently toxic the relationship between the father and son was.

It would make sense if Channing returned to attend his father's funeral, but throwing him a birthday party? Highly unlikely.

"He definitely returned," the companion replied respectfully. "But at this exact moment, I couldn't tell you where he is."

"And it's not just the governor. Rumor has it the eldest son was secretly brought back too."

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