The design of the ring was both incredibly stylish and unique.
Upon closer inspection, intricate runic patterns were carved into the surface.
Instantly, a wave of intense jealousy washed over the crowd.
They all desperately wanted a rare treasure like that, even if it cost millions of dollars.
Benjamin was already feeling stifled about getting fewer gifts than the others.
Seeing Andres so arrogantly flaunting his ring made his chest physically ache.
Maeve gave Benjamin a meaningful glance.
"I picked out a different gift for you. It's still being prepared. I'll give it to you when the time is right."
Benjamin finally broke into a satisfied smile. "I knew you liked me best."
As soon as the words left his mouth, he successfully earned a massive eye-roll from Andres.
It didn't take a genius to figure out that someone was wildly jealous.
Although the gifts Maeve gave weren't stacks of cash, to the powerful people gathered today, they were infinitely more precious than gold.
It had to be said, Maeve was incredibly successful at winning people's absolute loyalty.
With the gifts distributed, Maeve officially announced the ultimate purpose of hosting this dinner.
"I'm sure you all remember exactly what happened at Andres's birthday party. You've seen the video. The man Nancy Grover killed was named Charlie Wilson. He was my closest kin; we grew up together."
Hearing the words 'closest kin,' everyone's eyes instinctively darted toward Andres.
Maeve used those words to describe her relationship with Charlie.
Anyone with half a brain could deduce that her connection with that man was far from ordinary.
After all, 'closest kin' could mean many things.
It could be blood-related, or it could be something else entirely.
If it was the latter, the implications were vastly more complicated.

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