Book Two: Branch One Hundred and Forty Four

Joshua was giddy he had somehow convinced Aletta to agree to tell everyone about their relationship. She had been so hesitant that she almost refused to attend the party but he had sent a driver who showed up at her door a few minutes before the party time and was ready to take her to the mansion.

Jeanne on the other hand had managed to successfully invite Thiago to the party. She had tried to skip over the details of why he was to be at the party and made it sound like a friendly gesture.

"You must be Thaigo" Jessica said stretching her hand to him as Jeanne entered with him.

"Yes, I am and you are the famous Mrs Delgado" Thiago said taking her hands.

"Famous? I rather not call myself that" Jessica said beaming with joy.

"It is just that your story is quite popular with the people"

"Oh really? I was not aware of that fact, I don't concern myself with the outside world" Jessica replied.

She gestured to the staff going around the back garden which they were using for the party with a