"Are we really going?" Liam asked Lana while she buttoned his shirt. They were preparing to attend a birthday celebration at Yu's ancestral mansion with Noah and Brione's invitation.

  "Yeah, Brione will be happy to see us there. Besides, Miley and father like her and they also wanted to meet Brione's family. She's a very popular celebrity and father and Miley really likes her and her fans…" Lana gave out a chuckle.

  Liam rolled his eyes because his father and Miley did love watching Brione's dramas and movies. But still, for some reason, he was not comfortable going to that party, maybe because he did not like Noah in the first place.

  Lana sensed his uneasiness, so she commented, "Love, it's just a simple event where you are often invited so don't be like that. Besides, it could be a good thing that people get to see you with Noah…


  The news about the two companies being rivals to each other will subside. They will see that you two are not really fighting like how they write those over exaggerating articles."

  "Love, they wrote those articles based upon? Noah's answers in interviews. The man is clearly declaring war against the law firm." Liam defended.

  He was silent but Noah talked so much saying how he would make his firm the best and also saying his firm was already ancient that needs resting? The man was really somewhat annoying.

  Lana laughed and cupped his face then said, "It's Brione okay. Think of it as Brione's invitation. I know you like her too. She helped me before I remember, and we both know that she's a genuine person. It would break her heart if we won't go despite her reminding us often about it."

  Liam heaved a sigh and mumbled, "Give me a breathtaking kiss first. So you know how you look stunning in your gown now that I want you to strip out."

  Lana chuckled before obeying his husband and kissed him.

  "Don't worry… I will strip out of it for you later, love. For now, let's go because I don't want us to be late and gate crash the party," she whispered in between her kisses.

  Meanwhile, Miley, Jorge and Senior Sy arrived at Yu Mansion first than Liam and Lana.

  "Ohhhh, thank you for coming," Brione excitedly greeted and welcomed them all at the entrance with his arms wide open as soon as the security informed their arrival.

  The party was at their vast garden so she led them there.

  "Noah and Luo aren't around yet but they will soon arrive…" Brione whispered and she saw the confused look on Miley's face so she assumed they were also not aware of Noah and Luo's relationship.

  "Those two got married… So later you can tease them," Brione informed since her brother confirmed to her that he did not mind to announce his marriage with Luo to others since he would soon do the wedding ceremony as well.

  "What?!" Miley burst in shock and her father signaled her to compose herself.

  "Father… I'm shocked." Miley defended.

  Brione laughed as he watched Miley pouting her lips when her father scolded her. Brione then quickly guided them to their table. There were media and a lot of visitors.

  "I heard that it's Brione's stepmother and not their real mother who was also a famous painter in another country where she and Noah's father initially resided. You see they just came back here, and they will settle here for good." Miley narrated.

  Jorge laughed and said, "For real? I mean, you did some digging at their background?"

  Miley laughed and said, "You know, I find ways when I'm curious. Brione's mother already died so I'm surprised she invited us for her mother's birthday. They only announced it lately that Brione's father actually remarried years ago. It was not known to the public but I guess now her father wanted to introduce her new wife to the new world."

  "Are you alright, father?" Miley asked when she noticed her father was a bit quiet.

  Senior Sy gave her daughter a reassuring smile. He could not help but remember his ex-wife who also loved painting. A week later, after she left that day, he received the divorced letter from her attorney along with a letter for him. He signed those papers that instant after reading her letter. He would rather let her go like that instead of seeing her die. He would rather set her free…


  The pain… It was still there but because she was the mother of his precious kids… he did not harbor resentment in his heart. He was still grateful that she granted him Liam and Miley. However, he still could not understand how could a mother be that heartless to even abandon her children like that.

  Miley was right… He was so blinded by his love for her that he still could not come up with the heart to hate her.

  After some time, Liam and Lana arrived and joined them on their table. Brione was too hospitable and made sure they were entertained well.

  There were many celebrities that night which led Miley to enjoy her time watching their performances.

  Finally, the birthday woman arrived with Noah's father in a wonderful evening gown as she descended down the stairs.

  "Father, we should celebrate your 60th birthday with a lot more grandiose event. If Noah' stepmother arrived like a queen… You should also have a grand entrance like a King." Miley mumbled as she was so delighted and inspired to throw one hell of a party better than this to their father.

  Senior Sy laughed and said, "It's still a long way dear…"

  "Six more years are not that long for your 60th birthday, father. Miley is right!" Liam commented

  Miley giggled and added, "By that time, father should also have his own queen, waiting for him to go down the stairs… We will do it vice versa!"

  Everybody on their table laughed while Senior Sy only shook his head with a smile, enjoying how his children were bullying him.

  His eyes then darted at the woman smiling brightly as she went down the stairs where her husband was waiting. He could clearly see how happy and indulging she was with her man.