She was nervous.Seraphina couldn't remember the last time nerves had settled like lead in her stomach.Or when butterflies had danced across her skin this fiercely. Even during the bride selection, all she had felt was an unshakeable resolve to break free.To step out of the mould her family had forced her into - the unseen, invisible daughter. Subconsciously, she realised why this mattered.She wanted this.She wanted to be part of this family.She and Adrian hadn't discussed what came after tonight. Yet, for once, Seraphina wanted more than to reclaim what was rightfully hers. Her inner turmoil did not reflect in her sure, elegant steps as they walked down the dazzling hallway with its gleaming tiles and mesmerising chandeliers.To her right was Caroline. Adrian was to her left. Then the general was to Adrian's left.Soldiers led the way in precise formation. More followed behind. Even the entourage reminded Seraphina of who awaited inside. Men and women of influence.People h

Helena deliberately ignored the embarrassment and focused on the displeasure on Patricia's face.That was satisfactory, especially when Patricia hastily said to the women, “Please excuse me.”Helena quickly stepped into line with her.As she was about to speak, she saw Patricia catch the eye of one of the servers.The latter nodded and kept moving.Helena ignored that, more concerned with her anger.“How can you treat me like that? I did you a favour. Helping me out too shouldn't be too much for you.”“What do you want?” Patricia asked icily without looking at her.Last Updated : 2026-07-03

As all eyes were pinned on him, Adrian's were on the gaudily dressed lady who sank to her knees just a few paces from the couple's feet.Like a well-rehearsed performer, she thumped her chest mournfully, tears dripping from her bent head as she bemoaned, “This is not fair. You can't just discard me because I don't have a backing. God's above us all, and he will punish you for this.”For a second, Adrian wondered if he was mistaken about the familiar voice.The moment she raised her head, he realised he wasn't.Amanda Carter.Since the phone store, he'd assumed she'd finally left Aurion.Instead, she'd shown up here.The sho

“You did what?!”Richard's outraged yell drowned all whispers.Patricia immediately sidled to his side.She sent a glare in Adrian's direction as she spoke to Richard. “My dear, please, don't get riled up. He's obviously lying. You know Daniel wouldn't…”“Oh?” Adrian's derisive tone cut cleanly through Patricia’s defence.All eyes swung back to him as he continued, “So Ms Lenning and the young master are so close that she knows about his bedroom activities too? What a devoted stepmother.”Caroline scoffed, “Pfft, one who can't be bothered to offer a shred of kindness to her own flesh and blood? Some mother.”Patricia's gaze jerked from Adrian to Caroline.Her mouth tightened at the insult. Still, she knew what not to dare.Her gaze swung back to Adrian. “You're obviously trying to sow discord. You realise nothing you do will make us take you back, so now you're smearing a dutiful son. Haven't you disgraced yourself enough?”“Oh?” The general's softly spoken word sounded even more letha

A better-dressed and arrogant Amanda could be clearly seen with her arms entwined with Daniel as they strutted about humiliating Adrian.Everyone gasped in horror and disgust when they saw what she did to the handicapped Beagle.“How cruel! And she's here crying as though she's pitiful. I pity the child she's carrying.”The CCTV clip clearly had the date displayed on it. Less than five months ago.“Wait, she was with him just months ago, and now she's claiming to be pregnant with Young Master Jenkins' child? I don't trust her,” another sneered distastefully.Seeing how fast the tide was turning, Amanda scrambled to her knees in panic. “No, that's not how it is. It...it's Young Master Cross. He ju