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in, cane in hand, heading straight for the prepared chair at the end of the table. "Ah, you're all here," he said, his

daughter, which I thought was the best way for

glanced at me, as if asking for my approval, and I nodded slowly, though my heart was still ful

veryone, my name is Atticus-or Ace-Vance. I'm an attorney at the Hayes

th man who seemed to be holding back laughter. When our eyes met, the man's expressi

separate my passion for art." He looked at me for a moment, as if gauging my reaction, then continued. "Even though

s no admiration in his gaze. "Finding beauty in

e when Beck turned to Ace with a displeased face, whi

That was Reggie's message to me a few hours ago. An

, but my friends call me Cal." His voice was exactly what I had envisioned. It was the kind of calming voice that would make you feel like you could

east approaching his class. Beck only responded with a soft smile and

d in a low voice. His sharp blue eyes similar to Ace's looked straight at Reggie, then me. "I'm ...." His words hung in the air,

g. Just like what Damon did when Ace introduced himself. Great, we

his simple introduction would lead to something b

habetical order were coincidental or intentional. However, if it was intentional by

ternoon that you have an impor

's words, I just stayed silent and

he four of you can win Sera's heart and marry her, I

t my drin

my mind unable to process the sudden turn of events. Ace, Beck, Cal, and Damon exchanged shocked

the first to speak up. "So, we have to

ted to be noticed. "Wait, I think... Sera has a s

gh

ortune and lead a powerful company-it wa

Reggie. "Reggie, can

ou can talk about an

big shot businessman, who did a lot of things to get what he wanted. He knew full well t

r intentions, Reggie, but this is not the way to go about it.

e might have miscalculated my reaction. "Sera

coming out of my own mouth. I loved Reggie, I respected him. But Regg

a critical eye, leaned back in his chair, cr

maybe he chose not to take my earlier words to heart and refocused on the

oncern. "I believe relationships should be built on mutu

. "That is why I will give you

ertaining you for the last part of you

h I was very, very disappointed with Reggie in this conversation, but

d Damon's comment. "Well, it's indee

eck sounded like he had just returned

p of his wine, then cut another steak. Of all th

ce asked confidently. I and the other Blackwo

sons one by one. "In three days, my drivers will pick you up again. Until then, it's your chance to think and decide. If any of you don't come

t like an outsider in the Blackwood family. And now,