The 24th Century Warrior Became a Fake Heiress novel Chapter 216

Chapter 216 Maggie’s Firm Stand

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“Oskary might have the technological edge for now, but we’re still moving forward, one step at a time,” Eugene said calmly.

“You know, in the story of the tortoise and the hare, it was the tortoise who won in the end.

“Since Mr.P

“Valoria

ems so sure about Oskary’s tech, I just hope he doesn’t end up taking a nap mid–race.

left plenty of overconfident competitors in the dust.”

Euge

en added with steady conviction, “Tonight is a family dinner.

SIT

en brought Mr. Perez as a guest today, I won’t keep you any longer.

personally apologize to Mr. Perez tomorrow if anything came across as rude today.

xcuse us.”

politely but firmly toward the door, making it clear the visit was over.

expression shifted almost imperceptibly, the casual, friendly mask he’d been wearing beginning to

on now, there’s no need to be so formal about it,” he said lightly, turning toward Arthur and Margare practiced smile. “If it’s a family dinner, well–aren’t we all family? What’s the harm in sharing a meal

her?

at young lady is joining too, isn’t she?”

is tone stayed warm, but then he continued, “Arthur, Margaret–the reason I came back this time is that I wanted to offer my support to Carter Group.

You know how Dad kept me overseas all these years–I wasn’t even/allowed to come home.

“Now that Carter Group is going through a tough phase, of course I want to step up.

“I just didn’t expect Eugene to treat me like some outsider.”

He sighed, letting a note of regret seep into his voice. “I’ve been away so long, sometimes even I wonder…. am I still a Carter, or have I just become a permanent guest?

,“Tell me honestly-

He put on a co

Margaret

She w

Dar

back, do you?”

of disappointment.

en so genuinely hurt, she softened slightly and said,

ink that way

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Chapter 216 Maggie’s Firm Stand

“But tonight really isn’t a good time for you to stay.”

She hesitated, caught between politeness and principle.

This dinner was meant for Isabella.

She’d asked Eugene to pick her up early, wanting everything to be special–a real welcome.

Having Darren and Audrey stay was complicated enough, but Jeremy was another matter entirely.

And she hadn’t liked his outdated, or that Car

If he was going to

Showing up ju

Did he exp

Margar

resp

ents earlier. What gave him the right to claim Valoria’s products were

as overhyped?

or, why even come to their home?

wn–what was the point?

at the red carpet?

Finishe

ery corporate maneuver, but her instincts were clear: if someone wasn’t being need to bend over backwards to please them.

was for Isabella. She wasn’t about to let some arrogant outsider sour the mood and fortable–maybe even scared to come back.

e Carter family had, they could handle them privately. There was no reason to drag an let some guest make a scene at their table.

w Darren’s downcast expression, she kept her voice calm but firm. “If you’re upset, Eugene properly tomorrow. You can deal with him then.

y can’t have you stay for dinner tonight.

time, perhaps. We’ll arrange a proper business lunch.”

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