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)
Things are looking up for Xavier and Norah. Thank you for the updates....
Woohoo! This was sooooo good. Thank you for the updates....
This was classic updates. Thank you so much...
May we please have updates. Thank you...
I sincerely hope that Gonzalez finds the taped meeting of Hannah and Trevor to throw them under the bus....
How will Gonzalez get back at Hannah, Yvonne and Trevor for the setup and fall from grace....
Adrian needs to safe face and not do this. It will embarrass he and Norah and his family. Thank you for the updates....
This a HOT MESS for them both....
WOW! I didn't see that coming at all for Norah nor Gonzalez, the plot thickens. Thank you for the updates....
Xavier wants to get caught kissing Norah at this point. When will he ask her to call him Xavier and not Gonzalez. Maybe that would bring back her memories. Thank you for the updates....