THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 1068

Celia was incredibly busy; it had been a year since they had last seen each other.

"I know, it's been way too long," Celia said with a smile. "I can't believe we ran into each other at the airport. Come on, I have a car waiting. We can go to Freya's place together."

"Okay."

The two of them walked out together.

Less than half an hour after getting in the car, they arrived at Gonzales Manor.

With the wedding the next day, the estate was bustling with activity. Staff were busy hanging festive red decorations and lanterns.

Norris and Caitlin were at the door to greet them.

"March, Celia."

"Freya!"

The three friends embraced.

After a warm exchange, Caitlin said, "It's cold out here, let's go inside."

"Sounds good," Celia nodded.

She and Caitlin walked ahead, while Norris and Celeste followed behind.

Norris gently ruffled her hair. "Why didn't you tell me you were coming early?"

"I know you're all busy. It's not a long trip, and it's not like I don't know the way."

Norris smiled. "In the blink of an eye, Freya's getting married. I guess we're next, huh?"

"Oh, stop it!" Celeste shot him a playful glare and quickened her pace to catch up with the others. "Freya, Celia, wait for me!"

Watching her go, Norris couldn't help but smile.

Hedwig and Babette appeared from around a corner, whispering to each other. Hedwig wanted to call out to Norris but was afraid Caitlin and the others would hear. The sound that came out was a soft, "Pst, pst, pst~"

Norris, his attention entirely on his girlfriend, didn't hear his mother's signal and kept walking.

Seeing her son ignore her, Hedwig muttered in exasperation, "Look at him, completely smitten!"

Babette chuckled. "Come on, let's go over. We have to ask him about this today."

Hedwig nodded, and they hurried after him.

At the corner, Hedwig picked up her pace and whispered, "Norris, wait a second!"

The sudden voice startled Norris. "Mom! What are you doing, sneaking around like that?" Spotting Babette beside her, he quickly greeted, "Aunt Babette."

Babette smiled. "Was that young lady your girlfriend?"

Hedwig quickly added, "The one in the blue down jacket, the one called March!"

"Yes," Norris confirmed.

The Richards uncles and aunts had met Celeste before and knew she was a good friend of Caitlin's, but they weren't well acquainted.

"Oh, okay." Caitlin yawned and climbed out of bed.

Celia and Celeste got up as well. As bridesmaids, they also needed to have their makeup done and change into their dresses.

There were five makeup artists in total, plus assistants, making a team of seven or eight people. Luckily, Caitlin's bedroom was large enough to accommodate them all.

Carey knocked and came in at that moment. "Freya, after you've washed up, take everyone downstairs to the dining room for some breakfast first."

"Okay, Mom."

The breakfast spread was lavish, with both Eastern and Western options. Rushing for time, they finished in just over twenty minutes.

As soon as they were done, Carey came over with a stack of gifts and began handing them out. "Thank you all for your hard work this morning. Here's a little something for good luck."

The makeup artists, the photography team, the bridesmaids, and even the household staff each received one.

Even Monday got a big gift box to chew on.

The makeup for the morning robes was different from the bridal makeup. After the photos were taken, the artists started on Caitlin's makeup again, and the bridesmaids had to change as well.

Celeste said with a laugh, "Do we two bridesmaids really need to have our makeup redone? Freya is the star today. Celia and I are just here for support."

It wouldn't be right for the bridesmaids to be too dazzling.

Celia nodded in agreement. "March is right."

"Who said you two are just for support? You're both princesses today," Caitlin said, looking back at them. "My wedding doesn't need anyone in the background. Everyone is going to be beautiful!"