20

Inside is not as chaotic as outside. The party has started already and gentle music is being played by a small group of violinists in a corner.

Smartly dressed waiters are walking around, making sure that all the guests have drinks in their hands and are having a good time.

Alice and Gray are handed drinks too and they start to move around.

There are less than a hundred people in this meeting. Alice almost feels intimidated by how rich everyone around her is, but the new status of her family gives her the boost she needs.

Jones takes the stage and he gently raises the glass to the air, catching the attention of everyone.

“Good day, everyone. Thank you for coming to my company's quarterly party.” He says. “This quarter, we have registered more profits than any other time of the year, and that's thanks to you,my partners are associates…”

Everyone claps. It's obvious that they all respect Jones. Even though he is young enough to be a son to many of them.

“And also today, I am thr