In the afternoon, a car from Meriwether Mansion came to pick Emmeline up.
The driver was not Adrien.
Emmeline later found out that Adrien had drunk a little too much the night before, and he was recovering from a hangover.
Emmeline felt somewhat disappointed.
Oh god, why must that guy be my sonâs father? Wouldnât Abel-be better?
By now, Meriwether Mansion was full of guests.
Landen and Lewis, Oscarâs two sons, had returned from abroad.
The only person missing was Adam Ryker, Landenâs oldest son.
He was the most promising candidate of the next generation to take the helm, but Oscar had disqualified him at the last moment.
Adam resented his grandfather for that, and he did not show up to family gatherings since then.
Landed was overjoyed to find out he had three extra four-year-old grandsons. Oscar was very happy about it too.
It did not matter who the three boysâ father was. Most importantly, they were his great-grandsons.
In contrast, Lewisâ family was lesser in numbers.
Rosaline was forcing a smile, and Alana was pushing her stomach outward to attract attention.
She was less than two months pregnant, and it was hard to see the bump.
Abel stood sorne distance away, acting as though what was going on had nothing to do with him.
The three boys were dressed in identical black suits, and their hair was combed backward neatly. They looked cute and handsome.
Everyone cheered when they made their appearance.
Julianna was on cloud nine and could not stop smiling. Wrinkles appeared on her botoxed face.
âSun, Moon, and Starâs mother deserves to be rewarded for blessing the Ryker family with three grandsons!â Landen said. âAdrien will also hold a grand wedding reception!â
Julianna smiled even wider when she heard that. As Adrienâs mother, she was very proud.
Oscar said, âIâll reward Adrienâs wife- to-be too! She has graced our family with three direct descendants!â
âI agree!â Adrien yelled while stumbling down the stairs. âI love Emmeline! I want to marry her!â
âThatâs right, my son!â Julianna said happily. âWho knows if sheâll bear another set of triplets when she gets pregnant again? Iâd love to have some granddaughters!â
âI will win her heart!â Adrien said confidently.
Juliana and Adrien exchanged a high-five. âGood luck!â
The mood in Lewisâ family became even more somber.
Rosaline was indignant. Meriwether Mansion plans to want Emmeline to bear more children for them!
How annoying!
Emmeline also pulled a long face. Must I give birth to another set of triplets?
Alana was furious. Emmeline doesnât deserve this treatment! Iâve been trying to get Abelâs attention for many years, but Levan Mansion still hasnât taken me in yet! Look at Abel standing there. Heâs deliberately ignoring me!
Alana had never felt so bad before.
âAlana is pregnant too!â Alondra spoke up for her niece. âIn a few months, Alana will grace the Ryker family with another grandchild. She hasnât gone for her check-up, but who knows? She might give birth to twins or even triplets too!â
Alana played along. She lowered her head shyly and gently touched her flat abdomen.
Rosaline dragged Abel over. âAbel, you should find some time and register your marriage with Alana.
Itâs time to add a new member to Levan Mansion!â
Abel did not say anything. His face was as frigid and harsh as an ice sculpture.
Alana turned her gaze toward him and instantly gasped.
Abel was dressed in the cheap black suit Emmeline had bought him the day before!
The head of Ryker Group and one of the most influential figures in Struyria was dressed in a mass-
produced, hundred-dollar suit!