Reborn From Ashes novel Chapter 449

"I just checked the date, and nothing adds up! You'd only throw such a lavish banquet with truly good news."

Lily's words were heavy with meaning, and her eyes were gleaming with a bright light. She was eager to hear the good news that was coming.

"You're absolutely right! You really are my child! Let's eat first, and we can talk while we're at it!" Francis said, cheerfully waving to them to sit down. He even opened a bottle of red wine worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and began savoring it slowly.

Everyone dug in, enjoying the feast.

Francis, in particular, was drinking happily, with each sip lifting his mood. His excitement was palpable, and his whole demeanor became increasingly animated.

His eyes shone with intensity, almost as if they were sparkling with energy.

Francis' words were full of meaning. "Now, it's time for me to share the good news. This is big for the Sterling family, and it's your fortune too!"

Charlotte and the others froze at his words, exchanging confused glances. They were all clearly puzzled by what Francis meant, but his speech hinted that something important was coming.

His gaze swept over everyone at the table before finally landing on Julia and Anna.

"You two have always been my darlings," Francis said with a smile. "I've been watching over you closely and always thinking of you. Now, you've both come of age, so it's time to talk about marriage. I've found you both good families. These are powerful families from the capital, and they are both prestigious and influential.

"This is your good fortune. Marrying into a wealthy family from the capital means that you'll live a life of luxury and wealth forever. And once you marry them, the Sterling family will have a real foothold in the capital!"

Francis smiled proudly, his eyes shining with anticipation as he looked at everyone around the table.