Grand Return of Alexander Fitzgerald : The Great Son-In-Law

Chapter 99

As Alex attempted to return to his seat, Tonia, Rich's wife, caught his eye and waved him over. "Alex, come here. I want you to meet Grace's friends at the table," she beckoned with a warm smile. Alex obliged and made his way to the table where Tonia was seated with his mother's friends. Tonia gestured to the group of ladies and said, "Ladies, meet Grace's son, Alex."

The reception among the ladies varied. Some greeted him with genuine warmth, offering congratulations and expressing delight at meeting Grace's son. However, there were a few who couldn't resist making snide comments. One of them, a woman with a judgmental expression, muttered under her breath, "Well, I hope he's more responsible than his father."

Another, with a tone dripping with sarcasm, said, "Oh, how nice of you to join us. Grace's son, right? We've heard so much about you." Undeterred by the less-than-warm reception, Alex maintained his composure and greeted everyone with a polite nod and a charming smile. "It's a