Chapter 408

Why hadn’t they left yet? Simple—because not everything was wrapped up. Tonight wasn't going to be about just one big reveal. Eleanor asked everyone to move to the main sitting room at the family estate. Some things needed to be said in front of the whole crowd, while others... they were better handled behind closed doors. The lounge could easily hold over a hundred people. Right in the middle were four fancy sofa sets. Facing south, the main seat was reserved for Cedric Lawson and a few other respected elders. Everyone else? Find an open spot. “Sit wherever you like,” they said, but let’s be real—most ended up grouped by family. Massive crystal chandeliers hung low from the ceiling, their dazzling lights bouncing off expensive jewelry and designer outfits. Everything sparkled, the luxury practically dripping from the walls. People sat smiling politely, looking chill—but beneath it all, everyone had an agenda. The tension was thick. Why did Eleanor ask everyone to stay? Her granddaught