Chapter 1842


    The ballroom was alive with chatter and the rustle of silk. A soft blush adorned Emily''s cheeks as she


    nodded subtly in acknowledgment.


    Charlie descended the staircase, Kya in his arms. Kya waved back at Magdalen, "I''ll be right back!"


    Magdalen''s smile was radiant. "Take your time, I''ll be here!"


    After Kya left, the makeup artist approached with a grin. "Magdalen, it''s time to slip into the wedding


    gown!"


    At that moment, Magdalen''s phone buzzed. She nced at the message and told the makeup artist,


    "Hold on a sec!"


    It was a text from Morrison. [Grandpa Jarvis and Grandpa Quintin have arrived. They''re in the VIP


    lounge at the back, hanging out with dad and the others. No worries.]


    Magdalen quickly replied to Morrison and turned to Estelle, "Grandpa''s here, chilling in the back."


    Estelle''s eyes twinkled with joy, "I''ll go say hi to him!"


    Sophia chimed in eagerly, "I''lle too! I haven''t seen Grandpa Jarvis in ages!"


    Emily suggested, "You guys go ahead. I''ll keep Magdalenpany."


    Estelle nodded, "We''ll be back in a sh!"


    "Send my love, and I''lle to pay my respects with teater!" Magdalen said cheerfully.


    "Mhm."


    As Estelle and Sophia made their way to the VIP area to greet Grandpa Jarvis, they noticed the first


    floor was even more crowded than before, with elegantly dressed guests mingling and conversing in


    small groups.


    The Macins had received an invitation from the Langstons, and Elizabeth, surrounded by her


    daughters-inw, had brought along only Sabina.


    Carme''s reputation had taken a nosedive, and Elizabeth had disowned her granddaughter.


    Sallie Macin, always busy and with a rebellious streak, wasn''t close to the old family estate.


    Thus, Sabina had be the Macin''s new showpiece.


    Estelle passed by the Macins without a greeting. Elizabeth''s face soured, and she cast a


    disapproving nce at Simone, "I don''t know what kind of parenting that was."


    Simone retorted with a hint of resentment, "She was never raised by me, how is it my fault?"


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    Leonie scoffed, "Estelle might be pitiable, orphaned so young, but she came back to the Macins with


    time to spare. I never saw you show any real concern or discipline!"


    Simone''s face darkened, "If you''re so keen on cozying up to Estelle, go do it in front of her. No need to


    lecture me."


    Unfazed, Leonie shot back, "I''m not as calcting as you think. I genuinely feel for Estelle!"


    Their argument was cut short by Natalia, "Enough, both of you. Let''s not forget the asion."


    She had been observing Estelle, "Did Estelle head to the VIP lounge? She knows people there?"


    Simone replied coolly, "I just saw the Lamont family being escorted to the VIP area."


    The insinuation was clear: Estelle was likely trying to ingratiate herself with the Lamonts.


    Leonie sneered, "Grandpa Quintin is also in the VIP area, and Estelle is his prized protégée. It''s only


    natural for her to pay him a visit. Some people really can''t see the good in anything!"


    Simone was left fuming by Leonie''s retort.


    Elizabeth ignored their squabble and asked Natalia, "The gentleman who went with Grandpa Quintin,


    was that Grandpa Jarvis of C City?"


    Natalia nodded, "Seems like it."


    Elizabeth mused, "Even Grandpa Jarvis made it here. The Langstons certainly have clout!"


    Natalia spected, "Perhaps there''s a special connection. I''ve never heard of Grandpa Jarvis leaving


    C City for any of B City''s big shots."


    Elizabeth nced around, "Where''s Sabina?"