Ellie, Ark, and their daughters, Elizabeth and Queenie, were the first to arrive, filling the mansion with cheerful chatter. Soon after, Ethan, Chiqui, Grace, Eve, Cassey, and even Cammy's landlords followed, the air buzzing with excitement as more guests poured in.
Greg had been convinced that no surprise could top what he had planned for Dylan—but he was wrong.
The unmistakable rumble of an SUV engine echoed through the driveway, and when Ric stepped out, Greg's brows knitted together in confusion. But it wasn't just Ric's presence that was shocking—it was the massive gift he brought along, so large that the guards had to join forces just to carry it to the backyard where the party was being held.
Greg leaned toward Edward and muttered under his breath, "What is he doing here?"
Before the butler could respond, Cammy's startled voice cut through the air, marked with both surprise and unease.
"Ric!" she exclaimed, momentarily at a loss for words.
