Meanwhile, the scene at the center of the hall reached its peak as Eli finally stood beside the elders of the two clans.
"Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, our daughter, Elise Fayre!" Tyce and Eugine unanimously introduced Eli to the stunned people in the hall.
As the debutante, all eyes were already on Eli, waiting for her to speak. Some have the look of anticipation, while others of subtle scrutiny.
But how could Eli, a seasoned corporate woman, be intimidated by such gazes?
She had defended countless business proposals and received hostile criticism from the big bosses of the company in her previous lifetime!
Holding the glass of wine that was gently given by Grandma Brygid, Eli elegantly stepped at the center of the platform and met the gazes of the people her eyes could reach.
