CHAPTER 125

Festivity was high in the air at the Lockwood mansion. Sweet, slow music flowed from the stereo in the background and everyone was in a cheerful mood, anticipating Caleb's announcement. The reporters were set with their cameras, each using the opportunity to interview any important personality who had a story that would thrill the public while also enjoying the rare moment of being at the party of such a wealthy man where the food and wine was free.

Ushers moved around in their professional white and black uniform, serving the hors d'oeuvre to the guests and refilling their wine glasses.

Rose played the perfect host, waving, smiling, kissing...