BuzzNovel“My old man is already starting to hand over the family business to me. This is just one of my new
‘assignments.” Stella accepted a cocktail from the waiter, a hint of resignation in her voice.
Alessia understood. At their age, it was almost a rite of passage to start taking over family affairs. Engagements
and arranged marriages usually happened around this ttoo-it was all about securing the future of both
families
businesses.
Couples like Stella and Justin, who were a perfect match both in status and affection, were rare exceptions.
Queenie, on the other hand, was doted on by her parents, the apple of their eye. She had the freedom to do
whatever she pleased; her parents would support her no matter what. Because of her health, they'd be more
than happy if she found a husband willing to move in and stay with the family forever. Even if she chose not to
get married at all, they wouldn't utter a word of protest.
There were a few, like Alessia, who broke away from their families and becself-reliant, but they were the
exception. Most people chose to marry someone from a comparable background.
It made sense-similar upbringing, similar spending habits. Compared to ordinary couples, they could skip a lot of
the usual friction and adjustment.
None of them were particularly interested in mingling or making connections tonight. They just wanted to make
an appearance and then retreat to a quiet corner to chat. That's where they stayed, talking amongst themselves,
until the lights dimmed and the evening's main event began.
“Ladies and gentlemen, good evening. Thank you all for making tin your busy schedules to attend my son’s
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Everyone knew their cue: polite applause when the speech ended, then move on.
Fortune appeared at the top of the grand staircase in a tailored suit, hand in hand with Sienna, who wore a pale
blue gown glittering with diamonds.
Alessia recognized the dress immediately. It was A&P’s latest limited-edition design, just released by Cole this
season. The gown was adorned with nothing but
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Clearly, the Thornes and the Winstons were willing to spare no expense for this engagement. Alessia nodded in
approval-if there was money to be made, she was all for it. After all, who would turn down a profit?
The formalities wrapped up quickly. Just as everyone thought the event was winding down, Sienna took the
microphone.
“Thank you again for coming tonight. | have one more announcement to make. Next Thursday at 2 p.m., my
personal jewelry brand, Evergreen Collection, will be holding its debut show and exhibition. The jewelry I'm
wearing tonight is one of the pieces from the collection. This is my first launch event at home, and it would mean
the world toif you could attend.”
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