"They're here!" Molly was wearing a pink and white halter gown while her hair was pulled up with silver diamonds—it was simple but elegant.
Shirley looked graceful in her dark red gown and only the lightest hint of make-up. She asked, "Where's Edgar?"
Molly giggled. "I think he's the last to arrive."
"Nothing's really changed. It still drives the women crazy though." Brian looked handsome in his black and white suit matched with a red tie. He seemed to be teasing Molly but they nonetheless looked very happy together.
Molly glared at him as if asking him to stop. She then grabbed Shirley's arm and said, "Come on, Mom, let's go."
Brian was now alone since they'd left. He ended up being accompanied by Spark, his ex-rival. He couldn't help but feel uncomfortable that he just wanted to get out of there.
Beautiful in her white knee-length dress and tube top combo, Maggie wore her hair loose tucked only by the most beautiful crystal blue hairpin at the sides. She wore a matching necklace and white lace floral bracelet around her wrist. The lights hit the crystal blue hairpin so beautifully that it looked like diamonds. On her feet were two-inch heels that were adorned by the same white lace that she wore around her wrists. Maggie looked like Cinderella that night like she was waiting for her Prince Charming to come before the clock struck midnight.
Benjamin looked particularly handsome too. He made sure that he dressed nicely because he saw how good the others looked. Specifically, he thought Maggie looked amazing that night.
He had a feeling that Maggie was going to be the star tonight. The other four were only there to emphasize further how beautiful Maggie looked that night. But that was just his opinion.
That night, there were also a group of fairly well-known people, and even some TV news personalities at Garden In The Air. Some of the leaders of the S Army were also there like William. It wasn't a surprise that he was there since a third match between the S Army and Dragon Island was coming. There were also a lot of members from the Long Family and members of the Dragon Island Congress. However, Benjamin couldn't seem to find Edgar.
Even Cain and Claire were here already, but Edgar still wasn't.
Maggie had already been informed before that they shouldn't salute the senior military officers and that they could relax for the rest of the party that night. Maggie excitedly approached William. This time, she didn't act like a spoiled child instead she let her silence speak for her.
"Aha..." William smiled, proud to introduce her beautiful daughter to other honored guests. "My daughter looks beautiful, doesn't she?"
Maggie was taken aback to hear this. How could he just blurt out the truth just like that? Not everyone knew about their true relationship. Maggie was overwhelmed with the rush of compliments. William fondly stroked her nose.
Cain didn't seem to bother but Claire was visibly surprised. She always thought she had a higher social stature than Maggie did. That was how she made herself feel better. What she didn't know was that Maggie was William's daughter!
"Dad, why'd you blurt that out just like that?" Maggie asked, pulling William in a corner. She stomped her foot to show she was displeased.
"You got to where you are today by being independent. Why should we hide anything?" William said, grinning. "Let's just enjoy your special night, okay? Anger doesn't suit pretty girls." His eyes were gleaming. "If you don't take this next surprise well, you'll embarrass me, okay? So hold yourself together."
Maggie murmured back, "Well, it must be an ambush, not a surprise!"
William burst out laughing. After which, he gestured for Maggie to step aside for the meantime as he had something to announce.
Maggie left, a bit upset. She turned to Benjamin only to find him talking with Molly. She was thrilled to find this. If she hadn't been so conscious about doing the wrong thing, she would've rushed right to her.
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