Chapter 850

Geneva grasped Madge's hand tightly. "After more than twenty years, I never dared dream of a day like this. I suppose fate's finally taken pity on me and brought our family back together."

Seeing her eyes glisten with tears, the old man chuckled, trying to lighten the mood. "Did you forget what the doctor said again? On a happy day like today, you should be smiling, not crying."

Madge nodded in agreement. "Dad's right, Mom. Give us a smile."

The old lady couldn't help but let out a laugh. "At my age, crying's not a pretty sight, but smiling is even worse. Honestly..."

"Not true at all! You're the picture of grace-elegant in a way only the years can bring."

That made the old lady beam from ear to ear.

Norris gave his wife a silent thumbs-up. Now that's what I call charm!

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door, followed by Corley's voice-

"Grandpa, it's me."

Neely cleared his throat. "Come in, Corley."

Corley pushed the door open and stepped inside. His eyes immediately landed on Roseanne, standing between Norris and Madge. For a brief moment, he was clearly struck by her beauty, though he quickly masked it.

guests have arrived outside. The ceremony's ready

Neely nodded. "Let's not keep everyone waiting. Time to greet

...

was ablaze with light and

Rodriguez family had invited a veritable who's who-people from every

circles.

Pendragons actually showed up? They've kept such a low profile for years, always declining every invitation with some nonsense about family tradition. But

his champagne glass, a sly grin on his

A-list director. He's impossible to book. I once went to his office myself to ask if he'd shoot an ad for us-he brushed me off. Tried inviting him to dinner, and he just said, 'Too busy, I don't do social events.' Yet here he is for the

can smell the jealousy from here. You really think your clout compares to the

Cliff's face darkened.

knife. "I'm only stating the

hands as if he'd seen

distracted. "I'm

on. That's never stopped you before. And why are you looking all over the place? I'm talking to you and you're

the slightest attention. Suddenly, something caught his eye and his entire face lit up.

the entrance, beaming like the

"Leda! You made it!"

at the man who'd materialized in front

"Sure did."

him a curious look. "And who sent it

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