It was well past midnight by the time they arrived at the Evert family estate.
Marina thanked Carson and opened the car door.
Carson glanced at the sprawling mansion. Seeing the living room lights still blazing, he frowned. "Do you want me to come in with you?"
"No, thank you," Marina replied softly, turning toward the entrance.
Knowing her stubborn independence, Carson didn't push the issue.
The moment Marina stepped inside, a maid hurried over to take her luggage. "Miss, you're back. Mr. and Mrs. Evert are still awake, waiting for you."
A cold chill washed over Marina. She offered a faint nod.
Marina's eldest uncle had passed away unmarried in his twenties. Devastated, her grandparents had laid down an absolute rule: as long as they were alive, the family business could be divided, but the household could not. Everyone had to live together under one roof.
Tonight, to force Marina into surrendering the new villa she had just purchased, her grandparents had forbidden her parents from going to bed. They were ordered to wait up and secure Marina's agreement.
Unsurprisingly, the entire family was gathered in the living room, save for Phoebe, who had already retired for the night.
Rhiannon, Marina's mother, was the first to stand. She approached with a concerned expression. "Calling you back this late... you must be exhausted from the long drive."
Aunt Charlotte chuckled from the sofa. "Marina has been out seeing the world. It really is different now that she's engaged into the Foster family. She's rubbing elbows with VIPs!"


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The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
Phoebe always wanted to be a Foster so she'll do whatever she can to be with Kai and he is jealous of Carson's status. Thank you for the updates....
Another twist, Phoebe will try and hook up with Kai Foster. Thank you for the updates....
Thank you for the updates....
Carson kick Giselle to the curb as a gentleman. He never fails to explain himself to Marina and he always rises to the occasion to come to her rescue. Now that he's assured her that he won't do as his father had done. The ice is breaking. Thank you for the updates....
May we have updates please. Thank you...
Carson can be jealous too. More updates please and thank you for the updates....
More updates please....
Oooowweeee! This THREW ME COMPLETELY for a loop. Thank you for the updates....
May we please have updates. Thank you...
It's time for Carson and Marina to commit further than the engagement. Looking forward to the updates....