“Cyrus…” Lauren stared at Cyrus. His surprise appearance instantly soothed her nervousness.

The woman who showed up with Cyrus was no stranger to Lauren—she was Cyrus’ mom, Mandy Lovelace.

The next moment, Lauren’s heart leaped into her throat. Orlander was a diplomatic and shrewd politician, according to Sophia’s description of him.

Orlander wouldn’t have invited the Taylors if he had already invited the Becketts, as he was smart enough not to make the two archenemies meet.

As expected, the Hodgsons looked shocked. Javier’s expression clouded as well.

Orlander explained in awkwardness, “Mr. Javier, this is certainly surprising. We did not invite the Taylors. What do you—”

Javier waved at Orlander with a faint smile. “It’s fine. You’re the host, anyway.

explain every minor detail of your event

Anyone could tell

time, the guests started gossiping

Who’s that young man standing beside

young man. I would have offered him my daughter’s hand

shows up in the public eye. He’s Mandy Lovelace’s only living son after Damien Taylor lost his life in a plane crash. I bet she would be very discerning when it comes to his marriage because she dotes on him

The guests

made him

the thief of joy. I thought Freddy Hodgson was great until I saw Cyrus Taylor.

The Hodgsons are a family of local politicians. They are no match for

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