My Husband's Betrayal My Brothers' Revenge (Rebekah) novel Chapter 31

A wave of irritation washed over Benjamin. He glanced at the onlookers and let out a cold snort. "Mr. Griffin, your father also invited me as an honored guest. Are you really going to throw me out on the word of this pretty boy? How will you explain that to your father?"

Besides, he'd heard that someone from the Powell family was supposed to be here tonight. He couldn't leave before he'd had a chance to meet them.

Mr. Griffin looked conflicted. The Forresters were new money, upstarts that the old, established families like his typically looked down upon. But they had cornered the market in their industry and were incredibly powerful. Any company that partnered with them struck gold. They had to give him face. If he really threw him out, his old man would have his head.

But… He cast a nervous glance at Jensen. This man's face was even more important. This man was capable of anything.

"I'll explain it to Old Mr. Griffin myself."

A new voice, cool and steady, cut in. Everyone turned to see a man with gold-rimmed glasses, his expression calm and detached.

Benjamin frowned. "And you are?"

The man tilted his chin slightly. "James Chandler."

Everyone except Rebekah and Jensen visibly stiffened.

"Oh my god, I think he's from the Powell Group!" someone in the crowd whispered. The argument had drawn a small audience, and upon hearing the name, a ripple of excitement went through them.

"The Powell Group? As in, *the* Powell family's Powell Group?"

"Is there any other? They're one of the richest families in the world! Who'd be stupid enough to pretend to be them?"

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