A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law.

CHATER 245

As the celebrations began to wind down, the sounds of laughter and music faded, leaving behind a comfortable buzz of conversation and the lingering scent of gourmet dishes. Kendrick stood at the window, still enveloped in Bridget's warmth, his heart swelling with a mixture of joy and apprehension. The evening had been everything he’d hoped for a triumphant homecoming, but he felt the weight of the future pressing down on him.

“Shall we take a walk?” he suggested, breaking the silence between them.

Bridget looked up, her blue eyes sparkling under the soft glow of the chandelier. “I’d love that. I could use a moment away from all the excitement.”

Kendrick gently led her toward the expansive terrace that wrapped around the mansion. The night air was cool, a refreshing contrast to the warmth of the ballroom, and the stars twinkled brightly above them, offering a sense of infinite possibility.

Once outside, they settled onto a cozy lounge chair, surrounded by lush gardens illuminated by so