"The Aldridge family?"The name echoed softly across the VIP lounge, sounding completely foreign to the younger generation. Neither Seraphine, Vera, Valen, nor even Lucian and Odin had ever heard of the Aldridge name before today.Lucian frowned, his smug composure slipping for a split second. "Richer than my family? How come my dad has never mentioned any Aldridge family to us? Who are they actually?"Seraphine looked at her father, her brows furrowed in confusion. "Yes, who are the Aldridges? Why have I never heard of them either?"Lord Rothmere let out a heavy sigh. "That was many years ago, my dear. It is a long, complicated story that we cannot dive into right now because it involves a web of connections; they also disappeared from this city. In fact, the Aldridge family even had a direct connection to the Vespera family."Lucian and Odin exchanged a quick, puzzled look. Neither of them understood what kind of history their family shared with this mysterious Aldridge clan and dis

Kyle looked at Selene's invitation card and gave a simple nod. "All right then."Selene looked at him in confusion. "What about you? Where is yours? Why are you still standing out here?""Just like I told you earlier, I don't need an invitation card," Kyle said calmly.Selene gaped at him. "What? You still came here without one? You know they won't let you inside! I've already seen people get bounced, and you think you can just walk in?"Kyle offered a light smile but said nothing, her words only made Brian panic even more. The three brothers, however, stayed completely relaxed. Yesterday, they had worried just like this, only for Kyle to pull strings and turn everything around. Knowing how wealthy Kyle truly was, they trusted that if he said he didn't need an invitation, he really didn't.The security guard stepped forward again, glaring at Kyle. "I told you, if you don't have an invitation card, you won't be allowed inside. Leave before I hand you over to the police."Selene looked

Lysandra laughed softly. "No invitation pass? Perfect. Until you pay for my broken phone, don't think you're off the hook."Kael casually slid his hands into his suit pockets, a relaxed smirk on his face. "Aren't you afraid I might mention this behavior to your new boss?"Lysandra sneered. "My new boss? I don't even know who they are, and neither do you! Besides, my new boss would obviously side with me over a fraud wearing fake clothes to an elite banquet."She pulled her invitation pass from her clutch. "I won't waste any more time on you." She glared at the three brothers. "I'll deal with you three at the store tomorrow."She presented her pass, cleared security, and glided gracefully into the venue.As soon as she vanished through the glass doors, Brian exhaled sharply. "Whoa! What just happened?! Kael, that suit you're wearing is from her store? And that man who called you 'Sir' was the owner of Atlas Atelier?! Why was he so polite to you? And why do these three work there?! Wha

Kael leaned in slightly toward Brian, a subtle, amused smile playing on his lips. "I told you everything would be handled," he whispered smoothly. "See now?"Brian stood frozen, his eyes wide as he watched Vera Rothmere and Seraphine Whitmore advance toward them. "Are... are they really this furious just because security stopped you without a pass?" Brian hissed back, his mind struggling to process the scene unfolding in front of him. Behind them, the three brothers were equally stunned, exchanging rapid whispers."What is actually going on?" Dax muttered under his breath, staring at the two heiresses. "Are the young mistresses really this angry because the boss was disrespected?""It seems like it," Jax whispered back, his jaw slightly slack. "Remember, the boss said he didn't need an invitation because the hosts knew him personally. It makes total sense now!"Pax’s eyes went wide with a sudden realization. "Wait... could the boss be that mysterious young talent everyone is talking

Kael stood alone in the cool night air for a moment, taking a quiet breath before finally stepping through the doors.Inside the main hall, the party was in full swing. Over hundreds of high-society guests who were sipping vintage champagne, laughing, and aggressively networking to expand their influence.On the main floor, Brian and the three brothers were wandering around, taking in the breathtaking scene. Any remaining panic or shock Brian had felt about entering without an invitation pass had completely melted away, replaced by pure awe at the stunning women filling the venue."Damn, a whole lot of beautiful ladies in here! I really didn't expect this," Brian muttered to himself with a wide grin, adjusting his collar as he looked around.Beside him, Jax, Dax, and Pax were just as thrilled, looking down at their sharp outfits with genuine happiness."I never thought a day would come where we'd be standing in the middle of such a massive, elite gathering wearing clothes like this,"