The manager looked slightly embarrassed. “It’s still a beautiful space, but then.. no need to downgrade the top hall as Miss Lena here is also pay for the top hall. It is not like you evenhave that much to spare for halls anyway, and I feel it is better for you to go and cut your coat according to y

With that, Ryan gave her a reassuring squeeze on the shoulder and turned to leave the hall. The party continued behind him, Lena surrounded by newly loyal guests, all of whom now saw her as someone powerful and someone to be respected.But the second Ryan stepped out into the wide corridor outside t

Mrs. McCarthy attempted to regain her composure, her voice became tight from the tension rising in her chest. “And what business of yours is that, Ryan?” she asked, forcing a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes.They were both so nervous that they couldn’t really look at Ryan’s eyes, and their ey

Mr. McCarthy who sat in the sitting room shook his head, and turned his neck slightly towards the stairs. “Elizabeth!” he thundered, glaring at the massive clock in the living room as its hour hand hit 9. “It’s nine o’clock on the dot! We don’t have much time left!” There was silence for a while,

Entering the office, the lawyer took a seat. Across from him sat the McCarthy family, Mr. McCarthy in the center, his expression looked very professional, Mrs. McCarthy to his right, looking composed, and Elizabeth to his left, her legs crossed. After a long, weighted silence, Mr. McCarthy finally