Mrs. Wright quickly realized the situation and smiled. "Please, come inside. Brayden, escort the old Mr. Bennett."
Brayden promptly led them inside.
Tiana, with teary eyes, approached Mrs. Wright and took her hand. "So many years have passed... we've all grown old."
The two former close friends stood there, feeling as if they had traveled through the ocean of time. Mrs. Wright was filled with emotion. "Tiana, I don't know if it's because I've grown old, but I have a feeling I've forgotten someone very important. I just can't seem to remember."
"Did we have another one as our close friend?" Mrs. Wright pondered.
Tiana initially thought of mentioning that they also had a friend named Monica, but she sensed that something was amiss in Mrs. Wright's demeanor. She couldn't quite put her finger on it, so she didn't dare to speak carelessly.
Instead, she didn't bring up Monica and merely smiled, saying, "You were always in Larro, and I was in Urgford. Our lives took us in different directions. If it weren't for our children gathering in Urgford, it would be rare for us to meet as old friends."
As the two friends chatted excitedly, Paula and Alondra, who were about the same age, didn't share their enthusiasm. Normally, in Urgford, the two sisters enjoyed considerable prestige. Paula was the eldest daughter-in-law of the Bennett family, and Alondra was a renowned medical professor. They were usually treated with respect by many.
However, today, their faces had been slapped by the old Mr. Bennett. "Sister, maybe... let's just go inside," Alondra suggested. She was not keen on standing there any longer. Originally, as Katie's two aunts, it was expected for them to welcome guests. But after being slapped in the face by the old Mr. Bennett, they felt too embarrassed to continue standing there. Their faces felt hot and stinging.
It was not surprising that they preferred Katie than Lukas. Lukas was from Katie's father's previous marriage, and that marriage had long ended in divorce.
The current Mrs. Mcguire was quite remarkable. She was very smooth in her dealings, polite and skilled at socializing. She was constantly sending all kinds of high-end fashion, season's show invitations, and various pieces of fine jewelry.
The two sisters had their own reasons for favoring Katie since their mother was so adept at winning people over.
Just as Alondra spoke, they saw a familiar figure entering the scene. Aviana and her niece, Isla, walked into the hall.
Aviana was dressed in professional attire, and Isla remained stunning as ever.
It was well-known that the Saunders family had been thriving. Aviana held a high position at Crown Techs Group, and her niece, Isla, was a team leader at MI6.
Aviana and Isla approached Mrs. Wright politely and presented a large gift.
"Mrs. Wright, congratulations to you. It's not easy to clear Mr. Wright's name. It's worth celebrating," Aviana said, delivering a compliment with the right amount of politeness.
Isla, looking stunning, smiled and said, "Mrs. Wright, congratulations."
Mrs. Wright hadn't expected the Saunders family to attend, and she wasn't familiar with this mother and niece pair at all. While she managed a polite smile, it didn't come across as very natural.
On the other hand, Tiana had met this pair at some social gatherings and banquets. She greeted them warmly, saying, "Aviana and Isla, it's been a while."
Aviana and Isla returned the greeting, and shortly after, another guest arrived. It was Weston, who held a prominent position in Urgford. He wore a black shirt and looked both elegant and dignified.
He was accompanied by several friends, young men who enjoyed a high status in Urgford. They were all from well-known families.
Learning from the old Mr. Bennett's experience and knowing of Weston's relationship with Sylvia, Alondra was understandably cautious.
She didn't rush forward to let Weston give a slap in her face because she saw Weston had already approached Mrs. Wright.
He greeted her with a friendly demeanor, "Mrs. Wright, congratulations! From now on, it's all good times, and the bad luck is behind us."
Mrs. Wright had no idea who this young man was in front of her, and yet he seemed very familiar and friendly.
The Mcguires couldn't believe how many guests were choosing to attend the Wright family event. MI6 personnel, several friends that Weston had brought along, and even the old Mr. Bennett were among the attendees. This came as a shock to them.
Alondra and Paula felt uneasy, as this was Katie's birthday party, and it just so happened to be held at the same venue as the Wright family's gathering. They wondered why so many people had decided to attend the Wright family's event instead of the Mcguire family's. The Wright family was a lesser-known and less influential family in Urgford, so they couldn't understand the sudden attention.
These guests were all important figures connected to major powers and influential families. They couldn't comprehend why they would favor the Wright family in this way.
In fact, Brayden had invited many people to their event, but most of them had declined, choosing instead to attend the Mcguire family's gathering. However, with the arrival of several high-profile individuals at the Wright family event, those people who had been invited by Brayden was wondering whether they should sent some gifts to the Wright family.
Katie felt both angry and frustrated. Her birthday celebration had been disrupted by the presence of so many influential figures at the Wright family's event. She had wished for something different from the usual dull birthday party. There was indeed something different but not quite pleasant.
She might be naive, but she wasn't completely clueless, especially about the identities of the Wright family's guests from earlier.
Especially Weston!
Just then, Adriel stepped in, and Katie's face lit up as she spotted him.
Without waiting for others to react, Katie approached Adriel with a warm smile. "Grandpa Adriel, are you here to join my birthday party too?"
She was silently counting on Adriel's presence to keep the Wright family in check.
But...
Adriel greeted her warmly, acknowledging the Mcguire family's little princess. He handed Katie a gift and wished her, "Happy birthday, Katie."
"Thank you!" Katie accepted the gift, inwardly pleased with herself. "Please, come inside."
Alondra and Paula felt a sense of victory, having reclaimed a portion of their dignity.
Meanwhile, Kareem continued to welcome guests, as if he hadn't noticed the Mcguire family's earlier embarrassment.
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I just started to read this because it said it is "finished". Np I am stuck on the middle of it. What it is all about?...
there is update for quite while....
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Story says complete but it is incomplete...
please let franklin and sylvia back together. thanks...
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I hope his not getting parasite love poison too. And get untangle with other women....
I'm just wondering is this the last chapter? I know that this book is not finished but it does say completed. I love it and don't want it to stop just like that....