Chapter 1431: The Adoption Ceremony

The adoption ceremony for Maurice Coleman was set in Dragon City, a choice that signaled both high publicity and significance. Nelson, bringing the child into the spotlight, garnered attention from all sectors of society. When Jaquan entered the banquet hall, he glanced at the gift registry. Nelson's gift was a pure gold umbrella. A smile curved on Jaquan’s lips—a glimpse of his once-dashing demeanor still visible. Nelson’s seat was arranged in the most luxurious private room on the first floor, positioned directly across from Jaquan’s. Though separated by a distance, their eyes met, and an unspoken tension simmered between them. As Marilyn Ellison walked through the entrance, Maurice Coleman appeared with the child, Mrs. Coleman smiling warmly at his side. Marilyn was momentarily taken aback. She hadn’t expected Mrs. Coleman to attend. Marilyn thought to herself, if she were the legal wife, she would never tolerate such blatant unfaithfulness. But she wasn’t the wife—just a mistre