Chapter 22

A few days later, the Lynch family's banquet proceeded as scheduled. Given the Lynches' influence, the guest list consisted mostly of close friends and relatives, with no major figures expected to attend. No one anticipated Justin's arrival. "Mr. Johnson, what an honor! I never imagined you would grace such a small gathering like ours," Carlisle Lynch, the current CEO of Lynch Group, greeted him with visible surprise. No one there expected to cross paths with someone of Justin's caliber. Justin remained expressionless. "My wife was interested, so I came to see what she's up to." "Oh, Mrs. Johnson? I haven't seen her. Let me have my younger generation welcome her properly," Carlisle responded politely. Regardless of the reason, Justin's presence alone made this banquet extraordinary. Carlisle abandoned the other guests and focused solely on Justin, eagerly introducing the Lynch Group's businesses and the true purpose of the event. "The truth is, my wayward younger son has fall