400. Expecting A Suitor

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What better way to worsen the mood than by adding a touch of a downpour?

As Lucas stood at the entrance of the large canopy that occupied the space of the mansion, gloom weighed heavily on his heart.

Despite the heavy rain, almost all the inhabitants of Phoenix City showed up. His eyes scanned the crowd, peering at the faces hidden underneath the shades of the umbrellas.

Struggling to find that familiar face, his impatience grew slowly and uncertainty clung to his heart.

Heidi would never turn down an invitation to Grandpa's funeral,

However, what if she didn't show up?

Eyes fixed on the large gates of the cemetery, he didn't move from his spot, anticipating her entrance.

“Young Master, almost all the guests are here,” the bodyguard holding his umbrella said to him. “It's time for the ceremony.”

Someone was crying loudly in the background; the sound irritated Lucas.

If only Stella and Blake had lived up to their promises of not showing up. But then, when they heard that the media