After divorce, Ex-wife Revealed Identities
Chapter 757

Chapter 757

If this had been an hour earlier, Mrs. Wright probably would havewanted more people to come and make sure everyone knew aboutCody's release. However, things were different now.

She wasn't answering any calls or messages. Brayden, being a bityounger, was able to answer some calls and then informed his mother,"Mom, several families have called, saying they want to attend andpostponed other matters to make it. I turned them down."

Brayden wasn't naive; he knew these people wanted to come becauseof the many bigwigs present at the event.

Initially, he thought that no one would come to the Wright family'sBanquet, but now that he knew so many were coming, he could seewhy others wanted to join as well.

He might have underestimated the turnout, but the Wright family wasn'tin such dire straits.

They had invested in various businesses, and they could still maintainthe image they needed to. With Franklin and Sylvia's extensivenetwork, and the high-profile guests they had invited, Brayden wasgenuinely grateful.

Mrs. Wright took a sip of her tea and raised an eyebrow.

She had been part of high society for many years, and she had a tingeof mockery in her eyes as she said, "They want to come now whenthere's no room for them? They ignored us before, and now they thinkthey can climb up. You couldn't care less about us earlier, now youcan't afford it."

Mrs. Wright finished and then glanced at the president's assistant whowas nearby, talking to Cody. She wondered what his true intentionswere.

“The higher you hold your head, the more they'll take notice. If they calland we accept, they will think the Wright family is easy to mess with."Mrs. Wright pursed her lips and then served Sylvia a dish. "Sylvia,thanks to you and Franklin, you've saved my face."

She genuinely felt thankful, "When did you get to know so manypeople? You have so many hidden sides.”

Sylvia's dark almond eyes gleamed slightly, "I knew them before.”

She didn't elaborate much, as the acquaintance of some people waspurely coincidental.

It was Franklin who set down his tea cup and looked at Sylviameaningfully, “There are even more people here than I expected. Howmany sides of you do I not know?"

Sylvia glanced at the familiar faces in the room and blinked. "I justhappen to have a few friends from Urgford. Is that so surprising?"Seeing so many guests, she was genuinely pleased, feeling that aslong as she encountered any troubles, these people would reach out tohelp. She made sure to remember all the guests who came.

Arian and Blake, who were usually poles apart, appeared to be greatfriends, at least from an outsider's perspective.

Blake wore a somewhat irritable expression and said, “Arian, how longdo you plan to keep avoiding me?"

Arian, with an air of sophistication, looked at him and said, "Mr. Rees,I'm not quite following. What are you talking about?"

Blake, cold-faced and visibly agitated, was not pleased at all. Arian hadbeen avoiding him for half a year, making him fume with frustration. If itweren't for Sylvia's call, he might not have seen him at all. He wasnearly impossible to meet.

Compared to Blake's hot temper, Arian exuded a mysterious aura. Withhis handsome features, he was captivating, and his mere presencedemanded attention.

Blake was also good-looking with fair skin, tall stature.

Blake couldn't help but say, "You've gone abroad to escape me foralmost half a year, Arian. I'm telling you, if you dare to run again, I'llbreak your legs."

"Mr. Rees, calm down," Arian remained indifferent, showing no interestin what was happening between them.

The other guests at their table, upon hearing their conversation, felt abit uneasy. They were afraid of inadvertently hearing somethingsecretive among these big shots that might lead to trouble. While it wasapparent that the two men had a rather turbulent relationship, Arian'seyes held an inexplicable indulgence when he looked at Blake.

Their temperaments were entirely different, yet their connection wasstrangely harmonious. It was quite bizarre. Two men... with an oddlyaligned connection.

Especially when Blake, after taking a bite of a mushroom, hadmushroom juice at the corner of his mouth. Arian, in the most naturalmanner, grabbed a tissue and tenderly wiped it away. This unexpectedharmony bore a hint of ambiguity.

It seemed that among all the people present, only Blake dared to speakto Arian like this. But what was peculiar was that, instead of Arianlashing out, he was oddly indulgent...

What were these two gentlemen up to?

Just as everyone was secretly watching them, they suddenly heardJorge's voice as he cleared his throat while holding a microphone.

All of them were taken aback, and their attention quickly shifted toJorge. His earlier approach had sparked their curiosity, and now theywere even more intrigued.

Jorge walked over to the small stage at the center of the banquet hall,his features refined and courteous.

Now holding a microphone, Jorge smiled and began, "Hello, everyone.I'm Jorge. I'd like to extend my congratulations to the Wright family andthank all of you for taking the time to attend this banquet.”

The way he phrased it made it sound as if he and the Wright familywere part of the same clan. Even though it was a simple openingstatement, everyone in the room sensed a unique undercurrent.Those who had come just to join the crowd and give face were nowmore convinced that the Wright family was about to make a significantcomeback. They felt lucky they hadn't come in vain.

"Next, I have an important announcement to make on behalf of HisExcellency the President,” Jorge continued. "Our comrade Cody willtake office as the Secretary of Urgford, starting today!"

This announcement sent shockwaves through the room.

"What? The position of Secretary in Urgford has been vacant for years.I heard the previous official was dismissed."

"How did such a plum position end up in the lap of the Wright family?""This... doesn't seem very likely, does it?"

Mrs. Wright and Brayden were equally stunned. They had neverexpected that Jorge's visit would be related to this matter.

“This is your appointment letter," Jorge said, handing over an officialdocument to Cody with great solemnity.

Official news quickly spread on social media at this moment. After all, ina place like Urgford, it wasn't something that just anyone could stepinto.

A local official from Larro, who had previously been investigated anddetained, had now become the ruler of Urgford? It seemed like a leapfrom rags to riches.

“The future of Urgford is in your hands,” Jorge said, presenting themicrophone to Cody. "Today is your banquet and your appointmentceremony. Say a few words to everyone."

Cody, however, didn't display the excitement one might expect. Afterexperiencing the ups and downs in his life, he had learned to remaincomposed.

"Thank you all for attending my banquet,” Cody began. “Originally, itwas just a gesture from a few kids to help me get rid of bad luck, butunexpectedly, it brought me good fortune and happiness. I'm gratefulfor the President's trust and for the trust of everyone here. I hope that inthe future...”

Cody delivered some more noble-sounding words before setting downthe microphone and announcing the start of the banquet.

All the attendees at the banquet felt that this feast was well worth it.Who would rule Urgford in the future? The Wright family!

The various powerful factions and family clans received news of Cody'sappointment almost simultaneously.

Those who attended the banquet hosted by the Wright family wereecstatic.

Those who had declined the Wright family's invitation felt bitter andregretful.

How could they refuse the invitation?

Urgford now belonged to the Wright family!

Some savvy individuals had already started making preparations topresent Cody with gifts to celebrate his promotion.

However...

The Wright family had already sent word that they were not receivingvisitors. If anyone wanted to see Cody, they were directed to his office.Going to the office to present a gift? That was a sure way to getarrested, right? It was as if they were asking for trouble!

After his busy duties, Cody finally sat down next to Mrs. Wright. Heraised his glass and said to Franklin and Sylvia, “I owe so much to thetwo of you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be here today."

“I'll propose a toast to the two of you."

Sylvia raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Cody, there's no need forformalities. We're family.”

"Wright, you are innocent and blameless. Your absence would havebeen a loss to the nation,” Franklin added as he also raised his glass.At this table, there were only close relatives and friends: the Wrightfamily of three, Jenna, Franklin, Sylvia, Jasper's family of three, andCarolyn.

Exactly ten people in total.

Mrs. Howlett and Geoff exchanged a discreet look. Thankfully, they hadthe foresight to understand that no matter what happened, as long asthey followed Miss Andrews, they would never lose, only gain.

Those who had regrets for not coming and envied the ones whoattended now looked upon the Howlett family with admiration. Thesame people who once scorned Jasper for tagging along with Franklinhad now developed an envy for the Howlett family's association withFranklin, giving them the privilege to sit at a table with Cody Wright andthe Wrights.