Natalia was bustling around when she spotted a couple of friends and headed

over to catch up.

Elizabeth inquired, “Has the CEO of Lamont Group shown up yet?”

“Nope,” Natalia replied, “heard from Sabina that Mr. Lamont’s out on a business

trip. Plus, the Lamont patriarch is here, so there’s no need for Mr. Lamont to

come himself.”

Elizabeth, lowering her voice, suggested, “With Mr. Lamont away, remind

Sabina to give him a ring now and then, to show we care.”

Natalia’s eyes flickered with understanding as she murmured back, “Got it.”

Enter title…

Estelle and Sophia made their way through the grand hall, ascending the stone

steps to the VIP lounge where Old Mr. Jarvis, Mr. Quintin, and the Lamont clan

were deep in conversation. The Langstons, as the hosts, were there too,

making sure everyone was comfortable.

The elegant and resplendent lounge was attended by six waitstaff, and at the

side, a professional barista was brewing coffee.

Upon entering, Geoffrey greeted Estelle with a fond smile, “Playing bridesmaid

today, Estelle?”

“Hello, Uncle!” Estelle greeted before turning to Old Mr. Jarvis and Mr. Quintin

with a respectful nod, “Grandpa, Mentor!”

the usually mischievous Sophia toned it down, adding a polite,

Jarvis!”

there too, his eyes deepening as he took in Sophia’s

He subtly lowered

of

“Ah!”

to Sophia and turned to Estelle

woman now. Why still

to Estelle’s defense,

Estelle isn’t to blame.”

side, “Exactly, no wedding’s been held. Why

how she addresses

lip, saying nothing, but her

her, “Estelle can call me

In my heart, she’s already my daughter. I’ve been

Estelle has no objections, let’s aim

before the year’s out.”

Mr. Jarvis chuckled softly, “This girl may look sweet, but she’s

you’ll be patient

Geoffrey protested. “Estelle is wonderful in

whole family

pride twinkling in his

brings you here?”

asked me

with a smile.

over me. She should just enjoy

“Will do!”

barista finished preparing the coffee, and Estelle handed

Mentor, Uncle, please make yourselves

check on

Jarvis and Mr. Quintin,” Geoffrey reassured with

smile.

her goodbyes too, making a special point to Mr. Jarvis, “Don’t

Stay at my mentor’s

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