Are all the subordinates under the Ledger clan as strong as the Ledger children? Can Hayley and
Crayson compete with Eleanor? Veronica thought.
"Yes." Veronica Murphy nodded and feigned a smile.
"I know you. You are Hayley Elrod's daughter, and you want to challenge me for the position of the
head of the clan, right?" Eleanor tilted her head and looked at Veronica, her lips curved into a smile.
Her words caused everyone's expressions to change, despite her voice being high-pitched and very
pleasant to the ear.
Even Veronica, who was usually calm in the face of things, was stunned for a moment.
She was Hayley's daughter, which everyone in the room knew, but nobody had ever mentioned it.
And for a moment after what Eleanor had just said, people were unsure if she was being honest about
her ignorance or just acting foolish.
Or did she want to show her dominance in public?
Everyone's attention suddenly turned to Veronica; some people laughed while others were concerned
as they observed from the sidelines.
"You should ask Hayley this question. She should be able to give you an accurate answer," Veronica
answered.
"Hahaha! It was just a random question. You don't have to be nervous. My mother has held the position
of head of the clan for many years. If you were to snatch it away overnight, it would only mean that my
mother is incompetent."
She laughed freely and naturally, and her smile even had a hint of innocence.
The use of reverse psychology astounded Veronica.
"Come, let's all sit down. Since you are a friend of Liam, you are also a friend of mine. Everyone, make
yourselves at home." Eleanor sat at the empty table across from her, and the servant had already
prepared cutlery as well as delicious food and wine.
She raised her glass and stood up, "It's a pleasure to meet everyone, so here's a toast to all of you. Tell
me all about the outside world later, alright?"
"Oh, Princess Eleanor. You shouldn't have."
"Princess Eleanor, you have such a great personality. I, Antheena, like to be friends with girls like you."
"If you have time, come to Castron, and I'll take you around."
"You're such a fresh breath of air, Princess Eleanor."
"I'm in, Princess. Your wish is my command."
…
Veronica stepped away from Liam and sat in the seat Tiffany had just sat in, and had the servant bring
two sets of cutlery. She sat down with Matthew.
As the toasts went back and forth, Matthew leaned closer to Veronica and whispered in her ear.
"Eleanor is not as innocent as she seems. Be careful."
Veronica took a sip of her drink, lowered her voice, and replied, "You shouldn't have fought with
Hendrey just now. What if your identity is exposed?"
"It doesn't matter. If possible, I want to reveal my identity today. If not…"
Even his own wife might be taken away.
Mateo alone was enough to give him a headache, so the addition of Xavier and Hendrey made matters
even worse.
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