“Welcome home.”Chay smiled as the car slowly climbed the winding road toward the top of the hills. His smile was genuine and warm. For the first few minutes, Molly didn’t say anything. She replied with a grin and turned to continue staring through the window. “Wooow,” she muttered to herself as she simply watched. The road was lined up with perfectly trimmed trees and elegant stone walls. While warm lights brightened the gardens on either side. Beyond them were also several enormous houses, each one more luxurious than the last.Some even had private pools.Others had sprawling gardens and glass balconies overlooking the coastline.The entire place looked like a private world on its own. Molly’s mouth slowly fell open. “Chay… do people actually live here?” she turned to him, her eyebrows lifted. A faint smile appeared on his face. “Yes.”She returned her gaze outside. “Rich people?”Chay chuckled. “Something like that.”The car continued forward until it reached the largest pro

Gerald didn’t respond. “You know what happened at the village. I know you were there today.”Gerald remained silent. Felix moved forward. “We are not here to play games with you. Let’s go in and talk, you need to tell us everything you know.”Gerald’s annoyed gaze shifted toward him. “I know enough to know that I don’t want to know anything else or be a part of this.”John narrowed his eyes. “What does that even mean??”“It means you both need to leave.”Felix laughed bitterly. “You’re throwing us out?Gerald didn’t hold back. He answered immediately, “Yes.”“You must’ve lost your mind!” Felix shouted. “Unlike you two, I’m trying to keep mine. Leave my property now.” Gerald’s voice became colder. He didn’t care at all for their friendship. Felix’s face darkened even more. “Gearld, listen carefully, we’re about my wife, Serena, Lumen–““I know,” Gerald snapped. He gave a humorless smile. “You really don’t understand. Do you?Felix stepped forward angrily, “whoever you’re afraid of,

“I’ve never seen a family as aesthetically pleasing as them. They just always carry themselves with so much chicness and dignity, I love them ughh!”Claire heard most of these comments and more. Her heart swelled with joy and pride. Asher on the other hand just lifted his chin slightly and smiled at everyone. The family continued down the red carpet, making their way to the hall with their shoulders held up, and just as expected, flash after flash followed them. Inside the grand hall, the transformation was breathtaking. What caught the eye the most were the ceilings covered in hundreds of crystal lights. It was so beautiful. Golden chandeliers also hung above the guest as though they were literally floating, long tables covered in white linens surrounded the dance floor and towering floral arrangements were used to decorate the corners. Towards the center of the room, there was a particular champagne tower that most of the guests present had only seen through their screens. Wit

John’s eyes narrowed and he slowly turned toward her. “Why would you ask that?” John’s irritation was palpable. He was so annoyed by the question that he didn’t even wait for Mariam to answer before he strode off. “John?” She called him, but he ignored her. As John continued walking, his phone rang. When he glanced at his screen, it was one of his men. He answered the call immediately. “What?”“Sir, there’s something else…”“What else?” John impatiently requested. “The police have arrived at Lumen.”John stopped abruptly in his steps. “How many? What’s the situation like?”“More than expected boss. The situation is quite serious. It’s being treated like a mass-casualty crime scene. In fact they’ve begun investigations, the burial chambers were also found…”John’s grip tightened around the phone. “Okay. Keep your distance and don’t interfere.”John’s expression remained calm throughout the call despite the news. He slipped the phone into his pocket and immediately headed for one

The host for tonight stepped onto the raised platform. “Ladies and Gentlemen!” he enthusiastically exclaimed. The room slowly became quiet, everyone turning their attention to the stage.“He smiled and continued. “Tonight, we are all here not only to celebrate the legacy of one of Kent’s most distinguished families, but also the beginning of a new chapter.”Applause erupted. John smiled. The host continued, “But before we proceed to the main event of the evening, I believe it is only fitting that we honor tradition.”Everyone smiled, some chuckled because they understood him clearly. It was time to dance, who doesn’t like a good dance? The musician began playing again and a slow, elegant melody filled the ballroom.“Ladies and gentlemen, may I invite you to the dance floor.”Everyone immediately began moving. Couples took each other’s hands and men offered their arms to their partners. Women happily adjusted their gowns and within moments, the ballroom transformed. The lights in