Chapter 1523

Chapter 1523:

Struggling to maintain composure, she ventured, “I thought this was meant to be a family affair? What brings Cody here—and those two as well?”

Her finger jabbed first at Gavin, then at Elyse.

With unwavering confidence, Freda announced, “Mrs. Griffin, allow me to properly introduce Gavin Cramer, my boyfriend.”

Before Celeste could interject, Freda quickly added, “Marriage is on our horizon—if all proceeds as planned, I’ll soon be his wife.”

Then she continued, “And Cody is my boyfriend’s mentor. Elyse is his friend, and Jayden… well, he’s rather inconsequential.”

Celeste’s polished smile began to crack. “But a family gathering…”

Freda smiled warmly. “Indeed, they’re all part of my future extended family. Mrs. Griffin, you simply must get acquainted.”

with Cody, Celeste maintained her composure. “I apologize, Freda, but urgent matters require

interjected smoothly, “Ms. Griffin, it’s

discuss? Your apprentice orchestrated this entire meeting, didn’t he? Cody,

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paths across our faces. Can’t we, in the autumn of our lives, speak as equals who’ve weathered

my influence in

Elyse. Her

withdrew her icy gaze. “Have I made myself

unmoved. “Ms. Griffin, I was wrong back

catching.

and I should

her lips parted in

notion of Cody apologizing had never crossed her mind in all

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