...
At 8 PM.
The banquet concluded.
Banquets during wartime weren't as elaborate, and most mechanics didn't enjoy such socializing.
It was less a dinner party and more a work scheduling meeting.
After the business was discussed, everyone dispersed early.
Nearly everyone had left, and at the main table of the banquet hall, Leonard Churchill and Seven Brown remained, while little Ivan was enjoying his meal with great appetite.
Not far away, Catherine Carter had also finished her business with several high-ranking members of the Song Family and walked over with a wine glass in hand.
She sat down right next to Leonard, her expression teasing as she asked, "It's been a while, how have you been?"
With that, the youngest of the Lionheart Family glanced at Seven Brown as if greeting an old friend.
"Miss Carter, long time no see."
Leonard chuckled lightly, sensing an undercurrent in her words.