At Oval Event Centre, Amsterdam. The Oval Event Centre in Amsterdam was a sight to behold, its grandeur and elegance evident in every aspect of its design. The halls were spacious and airy, with high ceilings that seemed to stretch up to the sky. The walls were adorned with intricate patterns and designs, crafted with precision and care that scream just one thing... Luxury!As guests entered the hall, they were immediately struck by the sheer scale of the venue. The room was filled with rows of tables, each one set with fine china and crystal glasses, sparkling in the soft light. The chairs were plush and comfortable, upholstered in a rich, velvety fabric that seemed to glow in the dim light. It was the esteemed Edward family, so everything must be top-notch.Royalty, politicians, and other reputable people in society began to trickle into the room from time to time. They were elated by the designs of the hall. But what truly caught the eye were the pictures that adorned the walls. M
One hour later, inside the police station, Luca sat alone inside a small cell room. It was an enclosed place where they kept him before leaving. Luca sat there, his eyes wandering around as he kept checking his watch to know how late he was. According to protocols, they took all of his phones and also refused him an attorney until after four hours.Well, this time, Luca was sitting down inside that cell room, and his face was the opposite of what it used to be. This time, he sat there, his face frowned up, but deep down, he wasn't very agitated anymore, since he now had evidence to use against them. When they took all of his phones, they must have thought that was all, but they underestimated his watch, which had been recording them from the onset.Luca's eyes narrowed as he checked his watch for what felt like the hundredth time. He had been stuck in this tiny cell room for hours, with no phone, no attorney, and no way to communicate with the outside world. The police had thought the
At the Oval Event center. Amsterdam.Sara's breath caught in her throat when she saw Jacob standing in front of the door. She couldn't control her racing heart while her mouth remained open in astonishment.She couldn't believe that Jacob was back in the family!"What are you doing here?" She muttered in a very low voice.Jacob smirked. "That's not the way to welcome your long-lost prodigal brother after you haven't seen him for over a decade now."Sara took a deep breath before rolling her eyes. All she wanted to hear from him was the reason why he was back with the Edward family. He had left with his mother about twelve years ago after his mother was caught having an affair with Grandpa. Back then, Madam Ivy had made sure she fired her from the Edward family house. Jacob's mother was the lead chef and caretaker of the house whom Grandpa had brought in with her toddler, but after Madam Ivy noticed the growing affection in her marriage, she drove her out to secure her marriage.But
Inside the main hall, it was buzzing with people as everyone began to murmur and gossip about what the Edward family would give out to their grandparents. It was well known across the city how rich they were and how creative they were with surprising their parents with unique gifts."I can't wait to see what their kids and grandkids have for them," one person in the audience nudged the other. "I'm sure they'll blow them away with such unique gifts.""The five princesses will get something very expensive. I can already feel the luxury from where I sit," another said."I heard the Edward children have been planning this for months," someone whispered. "I bet they'll give them something truly extravagant.""I don't know how they'll top last year's gift," another guest replied. "Remember that custom-made yacht they gave their Grandfather during one of his birthdays? It was stunning!""I heard rumors of a private island this time around," someone else chimed in. "Can you imagine? A private
Madam Ivy's face turned beet red with rage as she watched Jacob exchange pleasantries with her husband. She felt like her heart was being squeezed, her anger and humiliation simmering just below the surface. She hated the fact that it was happening where she couldn't act up and yell out her heart out. She couldn't believe her husband was being so warm and welcoming to the son of his former mistress, especially in front of all their guests. This wasn't just an anniversary but also a business move for their empire.As Jacob smiled and accepted her husband's invitation to stay for dinner, Madam Ivy felt like she was going to explode. She hated seeing him, not even his mother, near the Edward family. She closed her eyes slowly, trying to calm herself. At least his mother wasn't here, just Jacob.Once Jacob turned around and left, she discreetly tugged on her husband's arm, trying to pull him aside and scold him."What are you doing?" she hissed, her voice barely audible over the din of th
Madam Ivy's smile was as sweet as honey as she replied, "Oh, Luca? He's probably too busy trying to keep up with the Edward family's lifestyle. After all, it's not easy being part of this family when you're not born royalty."The guests chuckled and snickered, and Sara's face turned bright red with embarrassment. She knew at once what they were playing at. It was no coincidence that the host was trying to mock Luca, and Ivy was supporting him - it was all planned out. Her other sisters turned to her, their faces plastered with a mocking kind of smirk, but she didn't care to raise her head. She left it downcast and continued to dial Luca's number.Madam Ivy continued, her voice dripping with condescension, "I mean, really, Luca should be grateful we even allowed him to marry into this family. He's certainly not contributing to our wealth or status, and I will make sure that changes tonight..."The host laughed and patted Madam Ivy's hand. "Well, at least he's got a beautiful wife in Sa
Sara sneered, "Grandpa, this is unfair! You can't just do me dirty this way. You could've at least talked with me to know what I think about this whole..."She was still talking when she got interrupted by the commotion from nearby.The sound of the sudden gasps made the whole of the Edward family turn.Some minutes earlier, as they exchanged words, three people made their way into the hall. They were all dressed in white, customized suits with their brand name and logo pasted on the back of the suit.As they walked into the hall, the three individuals turned heads with their sleek and stylish appearance. Their white, customized suits were tailored to perfection, accentuating their physique and exuding an air of confidence that made people curious to know who they were.The first person, a tall and lean man, had a suit that fit him like a glove. The fabric hugged his broad shoulders and chest, emphasizing his athletic build. His sunglasses added a touch of mystery to his chiseled feat
For the next few minutes after the Mitch Jewelry company left, the Edward family engaged in different arguments. Madam Ivy was restless as usual; she couldn't believe she had planned and succeeded in stalking Luca at the airport, but he ended up sending a gift in. She sat there, putting up a smiley face, but deep down, she was boiling with rage. She couldn't wait to be out of the cameras so she could vent out her heart.Meanwhile, Jacob sat at the edge of his chair, his eyes glued to his phone. Jacob's eyes scanned his phone, his jaw clenched in anger. He couldn't believe Luca had pulled this off, sending such extravagant gifts to the Edward family. He hadn't met him physically, but he already hated his tricks. He had been so sure he had the upper hand, but now it seemed Luca had outmaneuvered him and sent in his gifts at the last minute, which just secured his marriage with Sara again.Avery, sitting beside him, seethed with anger, her eyes flashing with resentment. She couldn't belie