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Chapter 197 Angry Kari

"Why do you care? Just don\'t mention it from now on," Keith whispered as a red-haired girl approached them with a smile.

Kevin raised an eyebrow, still amused by the situation. "Alright, your secret is safe with me. But seriously, I didn\'t expect this from you, Keith. It\'s a bit unconventional, isn\'t it?"

Keith blushed deeply, her cheeks a shade of crimson that matched her fiery red hair. "I can\'t believe we\'re discussing this here," she muttered. "But let me clarify; these aren\'t for personal use during the party, of course. I just... well, they have sentimental value."

Kevin couldn\'t help but chuckle at her response. "Sentimental value, huh? Now, that\'s a new one."

Just as their conversation seemed to be shifting to a more comfortable topic, a fellow partygoer, the red-haired girl, approached them with a friendly smile. Keith\'s attention immediately shifted, her embarrassment momentarily pushed aside.

It was her niece, Kari, who tiptoed toward them in her long, dark red dress, a shade darker than her hair. Kari had a boyish, sharp face with the family\'s natural, shiny white skin, but being around Kevin\'s age, she had bit girlish vibe and unlike her aunts; she had bit normal body but with potential to be something hot.

With excitement, Kari walked toward them and said, "Aunty, you look beautiful."

Keith smiled and held her niece\'s hands, replying, "You too, my love," with adoration in her eyes, though Kevin knew it was something more than just adoration.

"I know, right? I got this dress from...," Kari was about to share the origin of her dress, likely from some fashion designer, "aghh." but Kevin cleared his throat, disrupting her conversation. Both Keith and Kari turned their attention to him.

Keith, understanding his signal, smiled and introduced them, saying, "Kari, I think you\'ve met him before, but this is Kevin." facing him she continued the introduction\'s. "Kevin, this is my niece, Kari."

"I know..." Kari replied, looking at him with a slightly displeased expression.

Kevin observed Kari\'s discontent, and he couldn\'t quite discern the root of her displeasure. He had met her before, and as Keith\'s niece, they shared some familiarity, but it was apparent that something had put her on edge.

"How are your preparations going for the academy?" Kevin asked with a smile, attempting some small talk.

 He maintained a polite smile, genuinely interested in her academic pursuits. However, his inquiry seemed to have quite the opposite effect. Kari\'s already displeased expression swiftly transformed into one of irritation. 

She retorted, "Yeah, thanks to you, it\'s going better than it should be."

Kevin was taken aback by her response and felt there might be a hidden meaning behind her words, one he wasn\'t quite grasping. Nevertheless, he decided to focus on the more positive interpretation. With a sincere tone, he offered his assistance, saying, "Well, if you need any help, just say the word."

Kari let out a scoff, clearly exasperated, and replied, "Yeah, so you might send me somewhere so far away that I can\'t even meet my family for decades."

Kevin, still puzzled by her antagonistic attitude, couldn\'t quite put his finger on why this red-haired young woman seemed to harbor such hostility toward him. His confusion was evident as he asked, "I think we might have gotten off on the wrong foot or something, but I don\'t know why?"

Kari\'s anger only seemed to intensify as she shot him a glare that could have melted steel. Her look conveyed a clear intent to harm, but Keith quickly intervened to defuse the situation. She spoke to Kari, "Kari, he\'s our guest; don\'t be rude."

Kari directed a look of feeling wronged at her aunt as she muttered, "But he...he..."

Keith, though, interrupted her niece with a stern but gentle tone, "Kari, I said don\'t be rude. Now, let\'s enjoy the party. Is everyone here?"

Kari, her hostility toward Kevin still evident, reluctantly answered, "Most of them have. Aunt Keyara and some others are about to arrive."

Keith nodded, Kevin\'s arm intertwined with hers, and then inquired, "Where is Viana?"

"Great grandma, she was drinking with her friends," Kari replied, finally shifting her gaze away from Kevin. He, on the other hand, took a moment to scan the party hall.

Kari\'s response piqued Kevin\'s interest, and he couldn\'t help but admire the classic yet elegant atmosphere of the party. The guests had taken care to dress up, with men donning suits and women wearing stunning dresses that accentuated their figures. As he scanned the room, he couldn\'t help but appreciate the effort put into making this event special.

The room was tastefully decorated, with soft lighting that created an inviting and intimate atmosphere. Tables were elegantly set with fine china and crystal glassware, giving the impression of a formal gathering. It was clear that no expense had been spared to ensure that this party was a memorable affair.

Kevin\'s attention was briefly drawn to a group of slightly older women who were deep in conversation and seemed to be thoroughly enjoying themselves. Their laughter and animated gestures added a lively touch to the party.

They didn\'t seem to be drawing much attention despite their beauty, as there were plenty of equally stunning ladies in attendance. However, Kevin\'s gaze was inexplicably fixed on this particular group, a sentiment shared by Keith, who had a hint of disgust on her face. She muttered, "That old hag has already started her drama."

Following her gaze, Kevin\'s eyes settled on a specific woman in the group, a golden-haired individual with facial features bearing a striking resemblance to both Keith and Kari. However, her resemblance to Kari was particularly striking.

In contrast to the more understated beauty of Keith and Keyara, this older woman exuded a captivating, universally-recognized feminine charm. It was clear that she possessed a different kind of allure that set her apart from the others in the room.