Ten days before Magdalen’s wedding, she decided to throw a bash for Estelle and Jonathan’s circle at the 9th Mansion.

Anyone who was anybody in J City got an invite.

As the evening unfolded, Jonathan drove to pick up Estelle and they headed to the 9th Mansion. By the time they arrived, dusk had painted the sky in shades of twilight, and the place was alit with a brilliant display of lights.

The air was brisk, but not too cold, so Jonathan flung open his overcoat and wrapped Estelle in his arms as they made their way inside.

They entered the private room to find it buzzing with energy. Charlie, Josiah, Carson, Andrew, and others were clustered around Morrison, laughing and cajoling him to drink.

In the adjacent lounge, Magdalen was keeping Emily, Amiee, and a few others entertained while they fussed over Kya.

Even Henson and Norah had made an appearance. The room was a cacophony of chatter and laughter.

As Estelle and Jonathan walked in, the crowd swarmed them. Carson chuckled, “You two sure took your sweet time. So what’s the verdict? How shall we penalize the latecomers?”

Jonathan replied with a smirk, “How about a drink penalty? And Charlie can take my shots for me!”

looked shocked. “Why on earth should I take your

“Who was it that said he owed me a lifetime of

“I owe Estelle the favor, not

embrace and gave Charlie a

Charlie turned and said briskly,

banter for a

to greet her. “I’ve also invited Xavier. Why hasn’t he shown

Kya with a rubber ball,

“He’s not much for these types of gatherings.

mentioned you’d be here, and he promised he’d

she finished speaking than the door to

seen in over a week, felt a sudden flutter in her chest. The ball

ball and looked down. “Just a little

welcome Xavier, who managed a rare

you!” Morrison replied with a polite smile. “Have

meeting Charlie and the others for the first time, but they quickly

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