Chapter 453


    "Ian, just you wait, at tomorrow''s dinner party, I''m gonna give you a run for your money!"


    The uncles and cousins of the York family who had been waiting outside all surged forward,


    standing by Edwin''s side, giving Ian odd looks.


    "Eddie, don''t you worry," one of the uncles boomed, pping Edwin on the back. "If he wants to


    whisk away our little princess, he''ll have to pass our test. Make sure there''s plenty of booze for


    tomorrow. We''re going to have a proper drink with our future son-inw."


    Ian was unfazed by the challenge from the twenty-odd men. He hade prepared to stand by


    ra''s side.


    He knew the York men were notorious for doting on the women in their family. When May passed


    away, her brothers were devastated. Now that they had found her daughter, it was only natural that


    they would shower ra with all the love that had been pent up over the years.


    At the family reunion, in addition to recognizing her grandparents, ra was also introduced to her


    grandfather''s six brothers, ten uncles, and thirteen male cousins. Though only James was her blood


    uncle, each had brought hervish gifts. In that moment, she truly felt the vitality and unity of a


    large, extended family.


    The Yorks might not have the business empire or wealth of the Hayes family, but their tight-knit


    solidarity made them a force to be reckoned with. In this household, there were no secret schemes


    or fratricide; it was just a n united in purpose and protective of their own.


    ra looked at the mountain of gift boxes piling up in the room, her heart a cocktail of emotions.


    For the first time, she was experiencing the sensation of being the center of attention. It was a


    treatment she had never known growing up in the Bell family, where she had been the least favored


    due to Victoria''s influence.


    In her excitement, she thought of her father, Casey. She immediately took out her phone and dialed


    his number.


    Casey was sitting alone on the living room couch, sipping coffee with a pensive expression. The


    coffee mug was a birthday gift from ra, one he had been reluctant to use until now. The coffee


    beans were of the finest brand, a luxury ra had chosen for him.


    However, even the rich aroma of the tea couldn''t mask his longing for his daughter.


    He nced at the time. ra should be having a reunion dinner with the York family right now.


    As he wallowed in his sentimentality, his phone rang. He answered immediately.


    His daughter''s gentle voice came through, "Dad, have you missed me? I''ve missed you so much."


    Her words made Casey''s eyes redden. He quickly masked his emotion with a chuckle, "Of course,


    I''ve missed you. Are you getting along well with the Yorks?"


    "Really well. They''re all so nice to me. Don''t worry. Grandma and Grandpa even sent you a gift. It''s


    andscape painting by the artist Enis, your favorite. They also said that you should pick the


    wedding date because I''m your daughter."


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    Hearing this, Casey nodded with a smile. "Thank the Yorks for me. As for the wedding date, I''ll


    discuss it with Teo. Make sure you keep an eye on Ian. Don''t let the York men get him too drunk."


    raughed confidently, "Don''t worry about that. He''s seasoned in the business world. He can


    handle a little celebration."


    But just as she finished speaking, she heard Orin''s panicked shout from outside. "Auntie ra,


    hurry! You''ve got to save your fiancé. They''re getting him smashed!"