Chapter 173

Suddenly, a bright chime rang out, and the lights dimmed. A single spotlight swept across the room, landing on the stage where Yvette stepped into view in a strapless cocktail dress, smiling like she owned the night. "Good evening, everyone," she said with a bright smile. "Thank you for coming to my homecoming party. Starting today, I'm officially back and ready to work. I hope..." Howard might have been the only heir in his branch, but Yvette was the Larson family's cherished heiress. She was Howard's cousin and the beloved daughter of Ronald's youngest son. Back in university, she was already managing the family's overseas business. After completing a postgraduate degree at a top university in Farisia, she returned with confidence and was ready to rise. While Yvette gave her speech on stage, whispers began to spread around Megan. "She got her master's in finance on a scholarship. Straight As the whole way. She's definitely not a lightweight." "Two years ago, when she was just