A gleaming red Porsche rolled to a halt at the community's threshold.Given the age of the neighborhood, the roads were tight. Alexander narrowed his eyes at the last available parking spot and, with a steady hand, guided the car ever closer."Huh? That's not Cirroc."Carmela, steadying Missus Thomp
Alexander had his gaze fixed on Carmela, distant and detached.He was seated in the backseat of the car; the one-way mirror kept the outside world from peeking in. Carmela could not see inside, but Patrick and Susanne had a crystal-clear view of every expression that crossed her face.Susanne had be
The minutes ticked by swiftly.Carmela was still on a tirade, demanding Alexander move his car, backed by a chorus of minions relatives echoing her every word."You're Amber's husband, Alexander, right?" Cirroc's patience was wearing thin as he glared at Alexander. "Your car's causing a blockage. Wh
The moment the young saleswoman said that, a hush fell over the neighborhood as if someone had sucked all the sound out of the world.The people passing by, the Braine family's crowd of down-and-out relatives, even Patrick and Susanne themselves, were all rooted to the spot, eyes wide and unblinking
Patrick and Susanne, with the support of Alexander and Amber, made their way into the small courtyard.The commotion at the neighborhood's entrance had left all the relatives and friends utterly astounded. They trailed behind the group, with even Amber's sole uncle, Kolten Braine, not daring to step
"Wow!"The Braine family's less fortunate relatives caught sight of the approaching men and jumped to their feet, their faces lighting up with excitement. "Is that Mister Garrie? What brings you to our neck of the woods?""And there's Mister Reamy, Mister Kaley!""Look, the deputy mayor's with them.
"Are you pleased?"Lewis's question hung in the air, and Amber froze in shock.However, it was not just Amber, but everyone, save for Alexander, was utterly taken aback.The mayor of Ol' Mare himself had come forward, offering Missus Thompson a villa in the name of neighborhood redevelopment. The de
Jacobsma Group from Province Town?!Amber's heart skipped a beat at what Lewis said, and her face paled."Don't worry about it."Alexander, ever so sharp-eared, had overheard everything. He gave Amber's hand a reassuring squeeze and offered her a comforting smile. "You heard the man. Mister Christia