Jemima cautiously stepped out, scanning her surroundings before whispering, "Adelaide, where's Morwenna?" They had all changed into their evening attire quite a while ago, yet Morwenna was nowhere in sight.

Adelaide just shook her head, secretly wishing Morwenna would just disappear.

Stuart was truly infuriated.

Perched on a bar stool across the room, he sipped his whiskey slowly with an aura of danger emanating from him that made everyone too nervous to approach, including Adelaide. As they spoke, a group of girls drifted towards them.

The Gallagher family didn't belong at this private event, but thanks to Stuart, Adelaide was somewhat of a central figure.

"Adelaide and Jemima, what are you two chatting about?"

"We're planning a trip to Windcharm Villas tomorrow. Adelaide, why don't you talk to Mr. Hetfield? He always listens to you."

Adelaide stopped her wandering thoughts and smiled politely, "Sure, I'll speak with Stuart. But you'll need to bring your drinks, let's not raid Stuart's liquor cabinet." S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FɪndNøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Oh, Adelaide, already playing the thrifty wife, huh? Got it, we'll bring our own."

teasing. Stuart wouldn't be

Don't be shy. It's practically settled then. We'll all head to

was as if Adelaide's word was Stuart's command, as if she was already co-owner of Windcharm

Adelaide relished that feeling.

was just a party, after all. She agreed,

while with the younger crowd, they moved

was when

formal gown, she wore

deeply engrossed in a chess game with several

Theo, no take-backs

up with me was a good idea. I learned chess from the toughest man in the hills and left him with no pieces to play." "Watch out

dare you

martial arts attire as Morwenna,

younger attendees exchanged puzzled

represented some of the most influential

privilege for the younger ones. Joining the elders was usually out

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