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Someone said unhappily, "What's going on? Didn't they say we booked the whole place? Why are there still people here?"

The knocking on the door outside grew more urgent, and the waiter had no choice but to hurry through the curtain to open the door.

When the waiter opened the door, the wind howled in.

"Hank, go check it out," someone said impatiently. "We finally got together, don't let anyone ruin the mood."

The person named Hank nodded, "Got it, got it. You've had a few drinks and are throwing a tantrum, drink less."

Katniss knew the person named Hank. When they first met, everyone introduced themselves.

Although she didn't remember everyone clearly, she had a deep impression of this person because he was the owner of Tranquil Valley Manor.

Hank was a bit chubby, had long hair, and a thick beard, looking like someone not to be messed with.

But he seemed quite kind, at least he spoke gently to Katniss.

After a while, Hank returned, but he was followed by a group of people.

"What's going on, Hank? You brought people in?"

Katniss looked over and was surprised to see familiar faces.

Clara was dressed lightly, her face pale from the cold, and she was huddled in Desmond's arms for warmth.

There were a few young people behind them, not named, but they were the ones who used to hang around Clara at school.

Clara and the others were also surprised to see Katniss and Maximilian.

Maximilian looked around, raising an eyebrow, "What's going on?"

His voice wasn't loud, and his speech was slow, but for some reason, it made people feel tense.

Hank walked over to Maximilian and explained, "They said they lost track of time while playing and didn't book a hotel. The nearby ones are all booked. It suddenly started snowing heavily, and the roads are hard to travel, so they want to stay here for the night."

"I see it's your brother... you have to show some kindness," Hank's voice lowered slightly.

Maximilian glanced at Desmond but said nothing.

The others saw it was Desmond and, although they weren't happy about it, they didn't say anything more.

Clara didn't expect to run into Katniss while out playing, feeling very annoyed.

But she had no choice.

The car broke down, the snow outside was heavy, and they didn't know how long it would take to contact someone from the foot of the mountain. They couldn't get down the mountain.

Moreover, she had noticed that several people at the gathering were wealthy. If they were at this party, the others' identities must not be simple either.

Seeing it was Desmond's brother, the others relaxed, thinking it should be fine to let them stay for one night since they were acquaintances.

Someone nudged Desmond and whispered, "Desmond, I see Hank and your brother are on good terms. Let Maximilian say something. This manor is so big, it can surely accommodate a few of us."

"Yeah, Desmond, we're counting on you."

Hearing the words in his ear, Desmond tensed up, feeling a sting in his heart.

"Maximilian," Desmond called cautiously.

Maximilian's gaze swept over his face, responding coldly, then he pulled Katniss over, "Drink this first to warm up."

Katniss blinked, was this the start of showing off their affection?

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"Okay." Katniss didn't look at Clara and Desmond's group.

Clara stepped out of Desmond's arms and said softly, "Katniss, I didn't know you were here. Sorry, we won't stay, we'll leave right away."

Saying this, she turned to pull Desmond to leave.

"Why leave?" The people with them were confused, "The snow outside is so heavy, we'll freeze to death if we go out."

Clara hesitated, then smiled awkwardly, "We'll look for another hotel nearby, maybe we'll get lucky and find an empty one? If I stay here, Katniss will be unhappy. I've already taken her identity for so many years, I should give way to her."

Clara's friend, Fox, couldn't stand it nymore, "What give way? Everyone knows the Manners family's situation. The Manners family would rather have you, an adopted daughter, than their biological daughter. It shows how disgusting and despicable some people can be."

Katniss frowned, listening to the two of them talking back and forth.

It was simply ridiculous.

She hadn't said a word, just sat there quietly, and these two started acting?

But she was happy to watch the free show.

Katniss sat quietly eating, completely ignoring them.

Clara looked at Katniss with feigned concern, then said, "Don't say that, Katniss feels

bad too. She didn't want this, but she suffered a lot growing up, it's reasonable for her to ask for more after coming back."

So she was saying Katniss was being unreasonable?

Clara sighed again, "I don't want to make her unhappy, we should leave."

"Leave for what?" Fox said unhappily, "This manor isn't Katniss's, it's the owner's. The owner let us in, why should we leave just because she's here? Is Katniss that domineering?"

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Maximilian's eyes turned cold at this, and Hank noticed, feeling a chill down his spine. How could Desmond's friends be so clueless?

Katniss stood up and sneered, "You two love acting so much, why not go to film school? Maybe you'll win some awards."

Clara's eyes immediately reddened, "Katniss, don't be angry, we're leaving now. Have fun, we won't bother you."

Katniss rolled her eyes and said mercilessly, "Please, it's been five or six minutes since you said you were leaving. Why aren't you gone yet?"

"Clara, the people here are all powerful in the business world. Your acting might work on the idiots around you, but do you think a little performance will change their

opinion of me? Are you pretending to be smart or are you really stupid?"

The others looked at Clara with mocking eyes, holding back their laughter. Clara's face turned pale.

She quickly said, "I, I didn't... I really don't want to make you angry."

"Why would I be angry? You're the one in need, not me." Katniss pointed her chin towards the door, "You said you were leaving, the door is over there."

"Why should we leave?" Fox pointed at Katniss unhappily, "This isn't your home. Just because someone is polite to you, you think you're the host?"

Clara quickly pulled Fox, "Don't be angry, Katniss didn't mean that."

Katniss tilted her head, "Actually, we did book the place. We bought it for these few days."noveldrama

At this, the two were speechless, and Fox was furious with nowhere to vent. Maximilian picked up a napkin from the table and wiped his hands elegantly, "Desmond, she's your woman. Her mistakes are on you. If she's uneducated, teach her well before bringing her out."

The man's tone wasn't heavy, but every word hit hard, making Desmond's face turn pale.

For the first time, Clara was scolded by Maximilian in public, feeling utterly humiliated. Desmond stiffened, "Maximilian, it's my fault. I'll criticize Clara properly. But tonight... the snow outside is too heavy, we'll stay for one night and won't disturb you."