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
When Sara finally got into her room, she met Luca asleep on the bed. She propelled herself forward and asked her assistant to close the door and leave. She didn't want to disturb his sleep, so she just propelled her wheelchair to the balcony. Her assistant served her wine.Thirty minutes into drinking the wine, she checked the time, and it was past six.She breathed in and leaned back in her wheelchair. The thoughts of Jacob coming back to the family began to flood her mind again. Out of all her sisters, she knew deep down why Jacob wanted to come back. Everyone except Madam Ivy was taking it lightly. In truth, no one saw him as a threat to the inheritance, besides he is not an Edward!But to Sara, she knows things can take a different turn, and her Grandfather might decide to adopt him despite him already being an adult. She shook her head, disapproving of her own thoughts... "That can't happen; Grandpa won't do such a thing," she assured herself.However, Luca finally winced his eye
At the Edward family Private Villa. It was around 7:23 pm when Luca pushed his wife, Sara, out of the room and started to head to the dinner table. Meanwhile, at the dining table were Madam Ivy, her husband, the other four princesses of the Edward family, some of their cousins, nephews, and nieces, and Avery. As usual, Luca and Sara were always the last ones to come out.The air was filled with excitement and happiness as congratulations started to pour in like water.The two celebrants sat next to each other, holding hands and exchanging smiles like teenagers."Where is Sara?" Avery broke the silence. "We can't keep waiting for one person, we should start eating if she isn't joining us."Grandpa quickly cautioned her. "No, Avery! Sara should be on her way. This is a family dinner, and everyone should be present."Just as Grandpa finished speaking, Madam Ivy chimed in, a sly smile spreading across her face. "Yes, where is Sara? Probably still waiting for her broke husband."The room
Madam Ivy felt like she had been punched in her gut and dared to do her worst! The woman standing right in front of her was Miss Olivia, Jacob's mother and her former nanny.Miss Olivia stood tall at 5'7" with a commanding presence that demanded attention.Her physique was slender yet curvaceous, with a voluptuous figure that was accentuated by her fitted designer dress.The dress, a stunning red Valentino gown, hugged her curves in all the right places, showcasing her toned physique.The fabric seemed to shimmer and shine in the light, exuding an air of opulence and sophistication that made almost everyone admire her dress.Her long, raven-black hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall of night, with subtle waves that added to her glamour. Her eyes sparkled with enough boldness to make Madam Ivy mad.Her thick lashes seemed to flutter with every blink, followed by a carefree chew of the gum in her mouth.Her skin was a radiant, porcelain-like complexion, with a subtle sheen that