ore her, Alexander, was one of the three

tate. Over time, their ventures expanded into renewable energy, adv

stimates, Alexander's fortune had

itement. "Elena, do you know y

posure, "I've come acros

nk card from her pocket. "You've been through so mu

d a card. "This is from

collection of emerald jewelry-a necklace, earrings, bracelet, and ring, all i

travagant gifts the first time they had met, whereas the Reed family

t hug. "My darling, you're finally home!

ed to be? Her mother's embrace was so comforting, something Cecily had never off

ut managed to keep his emotions

magnificent estate, Elena n

tly at the sight of Elena, her gaze f

t for the longest time, yet it was now ha

Elena's striking features,

d her way, Elyse quickly replaced he

? I'm Elyse Harper. This estate is vast, so if you ever need anything or feel

s was her rightful home. She had noted that Elyse's earlier expression had been a

at won't be necessary." She

so we took her in. Aside from Elyse, you have three elder brothers who can't wait to meet you. I'll introduce you to th

table was filled with an extensive

ander and Jolie kept addi

sincerity in their gestures. It was a lot of food-far more than she u

personally arranged for you. I hope it suits your taste, but if

or her. During their struggling years, she had stayed with an elder. Even af

lena had brought. "Come on. Let's

ight for the jewelry boutique on the fifth floor. It was

lier was a gift from my mother to me. You may not like t

gle backpack. The idea of her daughter enduring hardship for twenty-three years

re, Jolie pointed at a few piec

n recent designs. "Yes, I do." These

he staff to bring them out. "I

y entered the st

na. What was that wretched girl doing here? She w