Chapter 864

As James was someone the younger generation looked up to, his attendance at the party was important. Soon, the younger relatives started asking about him.

Even Norman, who was seated right in front of the stage, could hear the commotion. After turning around, he saw them causing a ruckus in the back row and felt incredibly frustrated.

Seated next to him, a few of the senior men also asked, "Where's James, Norman?"

"He must have gotten caught up in work. Although it's Christmas, there's still plenty of work to be done at the office." Norman brushed the question off with a laugh.

He then got up and went to ask about James' whereabouts. Soon, Caroline learned what was going on.

She was currently conversing with a few women who were distant relatives of the family. When she heard about James' absence, she immediately sent someone to look for him. Upon locating him at the front gate, she personally went to get him.

At the gates of the Quigley residence, four security guards were s