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He's just sitting here.
Does anyone dare to kick him out?
No way!
Does anyone dare to do anything to him?
No way!
Does anyone dare to drink, eat meat, and sing loudly?
Certainly not.
At his age, casually saying he feels pain here or discomfort there, Dirk Carter's position might not be secure.
Some people really can act with impunity.
Just like him, if he says not to let Dirk's wedding proceed, he will surely make it happen.
This is the strength and pressure of a big boss.
Even Dirk Carter, who usually has a quick mind, is now out of ideas.
Because no matter what clever tricks work on others, used on Jethro Houseman, there's absolutely no way.
Just as everyone was at a loss.
A voice rose.
"Old Vernon, you're not young anymore, why are you still having a hard time with young folks? If word gets out, wouldn't the Houseman Family's face be completely lost in Argentum?"
Dirk looked over.
The stone hanging over his heart suddenly dropped.
At the doorway, an elderly man appeared, sitting in a wheelchair.
None other than Miles Hughes.
The wheelchair was being pushed by Yara Hughes.
Beside the wheelchair, there was another elderly man, Campbell Donovan, with a little girl trailing behind him, Yvonne Donovan.
As soon as these two appeared.
The scene erupted with gasps again.
This wedding attendance was truly valuable.
The Family Heads of the Three Great Families of Argentum managed to gather here, far from Argentum, in Rexton City.
Is it surprising that this is considered a grand event?
"Old Miles is right, Old Vernon. What's your status, and what's Dirk Carter's? As the saying goes, better to pull down a temple than break up a marriage. What you're doing lacks integrity."
Campbell Donovan said with a cold smile.
No matter who appears in Janton State, if it's someone Jethro Houseman doesn't fear.
But as soon as these two old guys show up, Jethro Houseman feels uneasy.
"Why are you two here?" He asked.
Miles Hughes replied, "Listen to yourself speak. You, Old Vernon, can come around, but we two aren't allowed? Besides, our two families have a connection with Dirk, so attending his wedding is reasonable."
Miles Hughes' words.
Had a strong hint of favoritism.
He was signaling to Jethro Houseman.
He intended to let Jethro Houseman know that their Hughes Family would protect Dirk at all costs.
Campbell Donovan was not to be outdone.
He said, "The Hughes and Donovan families' grudges could be resolved thanks to Dirk Carter's efforts. We must be conscientious, and on such a joyous day, coming to congratulate isn't inappropriate..."
This line.
Also meant they were shielding their own.
The three families of Argentum work together but also confront each other.
Over the years, Jethro Houseman has secretly been sowing discord between the two families, trying to use the opportunity to expand the Houseman Family.
Seeing these two families come together to support Dirk Carter.
The discomfort in his heart was beyond words.
If these two families joined forces, they might not be as strong as Houseman Family, but if they get serious, Houseman Family would suffer greatly, gaining nothing.
"Are you two sure you want to stand up for Dirk Carter?"
Jethro Houseman asked.
Miles Hughes laughed heartily.
He said, "Not exactly standing up, but we owe Dirk a favor, and when it's time to repay it, we'll do so without hesitation."
Campbell Donovan chimed in, "Old Miles is right. In this world, you can owe anything but not a favor, because repaying it can be really demanding."
The words sound ordinary.
But their firm attitude was clear to Jethro Houseman.
Originally, he intended to use intimidation to stop Dirk's wedding, but as soon as these two showed up, acting unreasonable would be considered a joke.
His face was full of frustration.
He turned his head and glared fiercely at Dirk Carter.
He said, "Kid, quite impressive. These two old guards are willing to back you up. You're something else. Fine, I'll remember this, and we'll settle this slowly."
After saying this.
Jethro Houseman said, "Vernon, Jeanette, let's go!"
"Dad..."
Vernon Houseman was clearly unwilling.
He received a glare from Jethro Houseman.
He could only leave dejectedly, following behind.
"Old Houseman, Old Houseman, wait for me..."
Seeing the situation lost, Herman Bates couldn't stay either, hurriedly chased after them...
Once this group left.
The atmosphere instantly lightened.
The guests gradually returned to their seats.
Dirk Carter immediately approached Miles Hughes and Campbell Donovan, surprised and delighted, "Why have you two come?"
Miles Hughes smiled.
He glanced back at Yara Hughes.
He said, "If anyone else had called, I wouldn't have come, but if she calls me, I surely will. Don't thank me, thank her instead."
Dirk Carter looked at Yara Hughes.
Yara Hughes seemed a bit embarrassed.
Scratching her head, she said, "It's not me you should thank. Jeanette Houseman called me, saying her father was going to Rexton City to find trouble with you and asked me to think of something, so I pleaded with my dad."
"Jeanette Houseman?"
Dirk Carter asked in surprise.
Yara Hughes laughed.
She said, "You kid, you're quite good at charming women, even Jeanette secretly helped you out. Not just anyone could have done it."
Dirk Carter awkwardly scratched his head.
He looked at Campbell Donovan.
Campbell Donovan immediately extended his hand.
He said, "No need to thank me either. Old Miles said there was a wedding banquet to attend, so I tagged along. Bored at home anyway, a walk outside isn't bad, right, girl?"
Campbell Donovan asked Yvonne Donovan.
Yvonne Donovan nodded repeatedly, saying, "Alright, the wedding is about to start, we should find a seat quickly."
"Hahaha..."
The crowd laughed together.
Dirk Carter quickly led them to the central table.
All troubles were already resolved.
Today's wedding banquet opened everyone's eyes.
Such a wedding attracting so many distinguished figures, who else could have such grand arrangements besides Dirk Carter?
Besides the presence of big shots.
After the ceremony, the banquet reached its peak.
Top star Corrine Quance arrived to perform, causing cheers.
"Dirk, did you know this group would attend beforehand?"
As the feast approached the halfway mark.
Slightly tipsy Arlo Yarbrough pulled Dirk aside and whispered.
"Why do you think that?"
Dirk asked.
Arlo laughed and said, "You remember before the wedding you told me, there are times people should show their strength, or else others will think they're easy to push around? You can't possibly say you didn't know they'd show up."
"Hahaha..."
Dirk laughed.
He said, "The Houseman Family had suffered losses multiple times because of me, benefiting the Hughes and Donovan families most. They came to back me to prevent the Houseman Family from squeezing me out. As long as I'm around, Hughes and Donovan families can avoid a lot of trouble, so their attendance was within my expectations."
Arlo Yarbrough nodded, seeming semi-comprehending, and asked, "So, the call from Jeanette Houseman to Yara Hughes was fake? Why would they give the favor credit to Jeanette Houseman?"