You are family. There was no room for grudges.
Its your fathers birthday today. Youve got to be here for that.
Just say sorry to your dad, and let bygones be bygones.
Kendras voice softened. Enough about Lindsey, everyone. Shes still learning. She doesnt quite understand the sacrifices weve made.
Sure, shes had a spat with us and might still be a bit angry. But thatll pass. By the end of the day, were family.
People around Kendra murmured their admiration for her graciousness and wisdom. To them, Kendra seemed to have a bond with Lindsey that was even stronger than with her own child.
It was like the row at the engagement party had simply vanished into thin air.
Lindsey had to suppress a smirk. Interestingly, even the upper class liked to act as if everything was in perfect order.
Yet, Lindsey suspected Kendras warmth hid an ulterior motive for insisting she attend the party.
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She was curious about what Kendra might be plotting.
In the midst of it all, Benny made his way over, dressed in a handcrafted suit that exuded brilliance.
He gave Lindsey a look. A flicker of the anger from their last fallout over money still simmered in his gaze.
But with so many eyes on them, he kept his cool and positioned himself beside Lindsey, saying nonchalantly, Glad youre here.
Lindsey forced a smile, turned around, and was about to walk away, which made Benny seem foolish. Just as Bennys patience was wearing thin, Kendras voice rang out, full of excitement. Shelias here!
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At that, Lindsey halted in her tracks and spotted Shelia not too far off. Adorned in a flowing white lace dress, Shelias skin glowed in the light. She was clinging to Jacobs arm, her smile radiant.
Lindsey, there you are. Shelia approached Lindsey, a triumphant arch to her brows. Meet my boyfriend, Jacob Perry, the vice president of Ray Films.
A buzz swept through the crowd, and heads turned at the mention of Ray Films.
Ray Films? Thats the biggest film company in Morcastle, isnt it?
Worth over ten billion, so they say. Theyre behind a bunch of hit movies and shows.
These people hadnt really seen much. They were just small-time business owners. To them, Ray Films was like a castle in the sky.
Isnt Ray Films part of the Perry Group?
Are you talking about the Perry family, one of the top four elite families?
That revelation drew a collective gasp. They looked at Jacob not just with surprise but with reverence. To them, the top four elite families held the reins to the city. They were untouchable.
Now a Perry was Shelias boyfriend. This significantly raised the Stewart familys prestige.