Lucas had only heard Nellie’s creepy laughter and nothing else. He shook his head before saying, “Mrs, Chambers, Mr. Chambers asked me to go over the details of tomorrow’s party with you and check the seating plan to see if any changes are needed”

Nellie stared at Lucas momentarily before finally looking away and instructing. “Come in.”

In her bedroom. Winona paced back and forth with her phone in her hand, her eyes fixed on the screen, hoping she wouldn’t miss any messages. Winona had been waiting from six in the evening until eleven at night, but there was still not message. She finally gave up, tossed her phone on the table, and went to remove her makeup and wash up.

I need to be at my best in front of everyone for tomorrow’s party. Winona thought determinedly.

Winona waited for Jeremiah’s reply. She had tried hard to get Jeremiah’s phone number and had been texting him since early morning, inviting him to tomorrow’s party. However, by midnight, when Winona had finished getting ready for bed, Jeremiah still hadn’t replied. In fact, if Winona sent Jeremiah another text, she would realize she had already been blocked. Unfortunately, Winona still had hope.

At least having Jeremiah’s number meant she still had a chance. Besides, who could predict what the future would bring? After all, she couldn’t believe Jeremiah would remain faithful to Yvette forever. Winona was sure that sooner or later, they would tired of each other. Soon after, Winona fell into a sweet dream, full of excitement for the next day. She fell asleep quickly, and whatever she was dreaming about made her smile like a Cheshire cat.

The next day, the Chambers family had thousands of red and yellow roses flown in from overseas, all picked the day before and delivered overnight to Seacrity. The Chambers family decided to host the party in their backyard of more than 10,000 square feet.

Zachary had specifically instructed Lucas to place identical signs at the entrance to the garden indicating both events to emphasize the importance they placed on both the apprenticeship ceremony and the welcome home party. Zachary wanted everyone to know that he treated everyone equally.

uniforms as they circulated the event, each carrying wine and pastries flown from Mysonna that morning. Nellie even made a special effort to hire Seacrity’s most famous pastry chef to prepare forty-nine types of desserts just for the party. The party

the morning, she instructed the driver to take Richard from Exoir Hotel to the Chambers residence,

spent more nights in the guest room than in the master bedroom, and Nellie was used to it. It was always the same. Whenever they argued, Zachary went silently to the guest room, pretending

frustrated Nellie felt, she could only hold it in because she was deeply in love with Zachary, Life would be meaningless to Nellie if Zachary chose to leave her

had to give in again. “Darling, are you awake? Nellie asked as she stood at the door and knocked gently a

neatly knotted tie for the party. He even wore an antique watch that he did not wear very often. He looked at Nellic, who was holding breakfast at the door and felt a little guilty, so he was not as cold as usual. “Have you had breakfast yet? If not, why don’t you come down and join

that time. She

an hour before. When Nellie attended a party. she usually ate less than usual. They wondered why she was eating more on such an important day. Although the kitchen staff was curious,

the table. It was full of news about the Chambers family Zachary scanned it, but nothing was special: there was just some gossip and nothing too serious After all, the entertainment section always needed a httle sensationalism. Zachary sipped his coffee and glanced at Nellie before asking.

the air as an uneasy feeling enveloped her. She studied Zachary’s expression, which seemed matter-of- fact, as

give it to Seacrity Financial, but their editor seems to be in some legal trouble lately. I was worried there might be some issues, so I gave the exclusive

them with ease. Zachary nodded

compliments, she beamed

from the garden. Lucas had been busy since five o’clock in the morning, and now the garden was finally ready to welcome guests. It had been a long

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