Back in the estate, the wedding reception buzzed with laughter, clinking glasses, and the low hum of the live music blended perfectly. Brad's dramatic exit, though fresh in mind, was tucked away as people were trying to make the best of the connections available.
This wedding was larger than Ian's in terms of attendance, and also because it was well-represented by most of the influential figures. Therefore, anyone who attended aimed to make the best of it.
Most attention was on Shelby and Ian, but Geneva had her fair share of it as well. She crossed the large area, arms wide, and the noise seemed to dim. She swept Ava into a warm embrace, drawing surprised murmurs from the crowd. Geneva had done this as son as she had spotted Ava.
