Chapter 192: A Fool
[Reign Mansion]
The atmosphere at Reign Mansion felt no less than a festival. Laughter and chatter filled the air as everyone celebrated the triumphant return of Gracia. Evelyn clung tightly to her mother, her heart brimming with joy. Theodore and Penelope, who had been waiting at the house, couldn’t help but break into wide smiles as their daughter narrated Gracia’s dramatic entrance like a movie scene.
Lucius and Zevian, who had been in the study, walked over, having just finished extracting the video. Rita followed behind them, equally awed by Gracia. Evelyn had always been her favorite, but tonight, Gracia had taken that spot. Lucius handed the video to the butler, who played it on the TV and donned the entire wall.
Evelyn rested her head on Gracia’s shoulder and watched the show with a contented smile. Gracia herself had no idea where that sudden strength had come from, but she was glad to have not messed up upon seeing Sophia. She had faced her demons and emerged victorious.
"Then divorce her."
Gracia’s casual comment broke the entire room into laughter. Penelope almost teared up, seeing her friend back, bold and taking a stand for herself. Moving closer, she hugged Gracia tightly.
"You were brilliant, Gracie!" Penelope murmured, her tears spilling onto Gracia’s fur coat. Gracia, with a smile, hugged her friend back, the elder women sharing a relieved moment.
"Alright!" Avery got up from her seat. Clapping her hands, she grinned, "This calls for a party! Let me go get some wine from Uncle’s cellar."
Jonathan nodded, permitting her to finally enter it. With a squeal, she rushed over, dragging Rita along to help her pick a few. The butler, with a worried expression, followed the ladies, afraid they might break some precious bottles that might anger his master. It was one of Jonathan’s treasured collections, and he needed to look after it.
"I will cook for you tonight," Evelyn suggested to her mom, wanting to celebrate grandly. Though it was just the beginning, her happiness was barely contained.
"No, let the men cook tonight!" Rosalind suddenly declared, making everyone turn to her.