silence that followed was deafening, punctuated only by the faint whispers of the guests.

sharp, "What the hell was tha

Amelia. She just wanted a scene. She

k a deep breath, her lips tight, struggling to keep her composure. Her f

oid further embarrassment, "Amelia, look at me

was shaky. "She's not wrong, Dad... Damian

oulder. "You're not defined by him, Amelia. Not by Damian, not

he's just jealous because no matter

rs. This is just her latest attempt." As much as I know

curious stares and murmurs from the other guests.

her the satisfaction o

pride showing despite the

guests slowly returned to their conversations. Erica an

was filled with buffet stakes and seafood. Guests o

That was brutal. How did sh

cozying up to your dad for w

ossing h

deny it but said nothing, his attention instead shifting to

y, "She's gone, sir. No

ed an eyebro

utside. A lady. Didn't recognize her only saw her fr

e lingering sting of Edith's words. "A lady? Di

t clearly. But they seeme

o Logan. "Double the security on the grounds. And

u think this has something to do with

like someone's stirri

eaving her with more questions than answers. "I don't know. But Edith sh

self in the party, smiling and thanking guests, but

ot marrie

a little deeper. She excused herself from the crowd and slipp

closing the distance bet

er, "Okay, spill. What'

shouldn't hurt me. I knew he didn't love me, not really. But

n't let it define you. You've come so far with the divorce, It's time you start your life afr

that just to hurt you. She's trying to work on your mind, She

let's go shopping at your favorite a

ith is up to no good. But you mean she went through all this trouble just to cra

ad of announcing his marriage to someone else like it's a big deal! Damian's marriage should have

and Phillip stepped in,

. I've got more informati

"Good. Because I'm done lettin

he main hall, the weight of the evening shif

amera at the gate. He continued, The CCTV monitors have been checked, and the on

e to mess your par

be her priority, Ame

? Erica asked as she picked up a glass of

urned to f

you during the divorce. Now, Your Dad throws a welcome party worth millions, not just

to be a witness so she can return to her family and

rehead gently... Well then, let's return to the party and share

Phillip; He seemed

oat as he stepped into

e welcome party of my daughter, Amelia, back home with me safe and sound. To show our appreciation, the wai

red on Phillip, and his daughter, Amelia, could be heard in the hall. The wait

t everyone has their key now? Excellent. I hope these gifts serve a

ia stood near Erica and Sarah, her face a carefully com

, her voice low, "He's actin

cheming against you, and he's handing

illip 101-big moves to distract f

ust can't stop wondering why Daisy even came. Wa

s always had a chip on her shoulder when it came to you. Add E

t end? What's their goal? To embarrass me? To drag Dad'

t this into a story about your dad faking his wealth after the bankruptcy

calm demeanor unchanged, "Amelia, is e

ady, "Is it true, Dad? That Daisy was here w

But it doesn't matter anymore. They're go

nd you're just fine with th

. Logan is handling it. My focus tonight is on ensuring this

lation: he's already got someth

back, "Yeah, t

eed to know what's going on. What's

d to worry about that, sweetheart. What matters is that we control the n

want to be left out of the loop, Dad. If t

int smile, "And y

n across the room, where several guests

about these cars? I mean, seriously, who even does t

go home. Though, honestly, it's kind of genius. Everyon

o much. I didn't even want

You deserve it, Amelia. And speaking of thing

e gestured to one of the waiters, who st

the box to Am

d. Inside was a biometric card, sparkl

th catching, "D

et there you will see other things waiting for you.

to Sarah, "It's like he's trying

not another car, and are you jealous

lip, her voice softer now,

re welcome, sweetheart. Now, enjoy

ntrance, his phone buzzing. He stepped

Keep them under surveillanc

ession normal, but inside his heart was tense. Whate

Amelia, "Look at Logan. He's got that

ess, "I will talk t

, "That's my girl, you

re about Edith, Daisy, or even

riends, how about us visiting that antique s

k, and talked, catching up with old times, relieving memories of their times together before Amelia