After entertaining the kids, she turned her attention to Rose.
Rose, it has been a while. So tell me, have you found yourself a suitor? She asked.
"Gloria, I've told you already, I just want to focus on the kids right now," Rose replied. Rose, girl! You promised me a few years ago when we were in Milan that you were going to find yourself a handsome and wealthy man. You're beautiful, intelligent, talented and such an amazing mother. Any man would be lucky to have you! She complimented and scolded her at the same time.
"I know, it's just, I don't find anyone interesting enough right now."
"Oh really? Then, do you want me to introduce you to someone? I know a few men; their net worth is no less than twenty million dollars.
"Is money all they have?"
Of course not! They also have decent personalities, a reputation and a good family background. Most are not shabby looking. Just give me a call when you want and I'll arrange it for you.
Before she could reply, there was a knock on the door. One of the wedding party staff entered the room with a worried expression.
Ma'am, there is an issue with the decoration. Could you please come and check it out? He asked Rose. Who was responsible for the party's decoration?
"Hm? Okay, give me a minute. She turned to her children.
"Evan, Eric, Ivy, mum has some things I need to do, you just stay here with Aunt Gloria, okay? The three children nodded and Rose left the room.
The kids were lounging around in the room with Gloria when Ivy suddenly pouted as she touched her stomach.
"Brothers, I'm hungry," She said.
"Hm, me too!" Eric replied and the sounds of grumbling were heard in the air.
Babies, are you hungry? Do you want me to ask someone to get food for you? Aunty Gloria asked.
"No, we'll just go out ourselves and meet mum after we eat." The three children said before they took each other's hand and walked out of the room.
They headed to the banquet hall where food was present. Since they were short, no one really paid any attention to them.
They grabbed some of the unattended side dishes, little meat dishes and dessert, eating them in the corner of the room with bright and happy faces.
As they were eating, they had a chat with each other.
The oil guy, Gerald, had not replied to my message until now. I clearly told him that if he ignored me, I would blow up one of his pipelines. Guess he took it lightly. Evan said as he took a bite of the meat from the skewer.
Geez, big bro, you are so scary. If it was the second bro, he would probably suggest something lighter. Like hacking his computer. Ivy replied."Yes, who knows if he has something on it that we can use against him?" Eric affirmed. The three children were discussing the most brutal scenarios with cute and innocent faces.
No one would believe they were only five years old if they were to listen to this conversation. As they were busy eating, a tall figure was watching them from afar.
It was Ricardo. He was tall, around 185 cm with broad shoulders and a slender but muscular body. He had brown hair and deep, dark blue eyes. He had an air of sophistication and power. Clearly a man one would think twice before messing with.
"Those children, why do they look really familiar?" His attention was mostly focused on the boy in the blue suit. He looked so much like him, it was terrifying. And the girl, she looked a lot like Rose.
Evan noticed that they were being watched and turned his attention to Ricardo. The other siblings' gaze followed.
"That man is Ricardo, isn't he?" Eric said.
"Yeah, he is." Evan stared at Ricardo with displeased gaze.
"Come on, let's go." Evan grabbed the hand of his siblings and dragged them to the other side of the room where Rose was.
"Darling, what's wrong?" Diana placed her palm on Ricardo's shoulder, bringing his attention back to reality.
"It's nothing," he replied. She was not too convinced, but she didn't care as much either. She placed her hand on his arm and smiled.
"The party is about to start, let's go." She said.
"Yeah, sure."