Nathan wrapped his arms tightly around her slender waist, leaned close, and breathed in deeply, his head nestled in the crook of her neck.
âLife keeps getting better, and Iâm filled with more hope and anticipation for the future.
But when do you think we should have our wedding, honey?â
Living a life filled with mutual love yet without a formal wedding ceremony always felt somewhat incomplete to him.
âDidnât we discuss this before? When Colby and Destinee are a bit older, they can help carry the train of my wedding dress.
Wonât that be wonderful?â Lucinda responded.
Nathan paused, and then realized their wedding was still a few years away, but it was something he eagerly anticipated.
A few hours later, the plane touched down at Forden Airport.
Upon hearing that Lucinda and Nathan, the top two wealthiest individuals on Cadieredâs national rich list, were visiting together, the Turner family felt incredibly honored.
They eagerly booked the most lavish seven-star hotel in Forden for them.
Once Lucinda and Nathan arrived at the airport, everything was already arranged for them to go straight to the hotel.
When Presley first met Lucinda, she felt an instant connection and couldnât stop smiling during their conversation.
The two families spent the entire afternoon discussing wedding plans.
Lucinda was exceptionally generous with her gift, giving 2% of Simmons Group shares directly to Jennifer.
By nine in the evening, both families had agreed on a date for the wedding, scheduled for a month later.
It was late, and Presley initially wanted to invite Lucinda and Nathan to stay at the Turner family home.
However, after Lucinda politely declined once, Presley decided not to ask again.
The relationship between the two families was cordial, and they left the restaurantâs exclusive private room together, walking side by side.
As they turned a corner, a woman in high heels, moving swiftly, accidentally bumped into Lucinda, shoulder to shoulder.
âHeyâ¦â
The womanâs sharp tone revealed her longstanding domineering and spoiled nature, but upon recognizing Lucinda, she grabbed her arm and exclaimed joyfully, âOh my God! Are you Lucinda? Youâre back in Forden!â
Upon hearing the voice, Lucinda turned and saw it was Vivien.
It was quite the surprise to encounter her at the restaurant.
Vivien clasped Lucindaâs wrists warmly, her eyes sparkling with genuine delight.
Gone was the arrogance that once marked her demeanor before she had known Lucindaâs true status.
âLucinda, itâs been more than a year since we last met, hasnât it? I saw on the internet that you and Mr.
Payne have welcomed twins.
Congratulations! Itâs amazing how youâve managed to maintain such a great figure post-pregnancy.
Iâm truly envious.
â
Lucinda offered a polite smile and gently patted Vivienâs shoulder.
âIâm here to handle some arrangements for my second brotherâs upcoming wedding to Jennifer Turner.
â
She paused, glancing over at Nathan before adding, âIâm also here to catch up with you and Mrs.
Roberts.
â
Vivien felt a twinge of sadness, caught off guard by Lucindaâs formal tone when mentioning Amanda.
Without understanding why, her thoughts drifted to her own brother, Lucindaâs ex-husband, who now rested in a cemetery.