Chapter 1854


    Keh and Louisa were surprised. How on earth did the two know Ophelia’s name?


    Hans, too, nced at Sean with a hint of surprise. Ophelia''s identity was notmon knowledge, so


    how Sean could know that, since he had always been in Belloria?


    Had Ophelia visited Belloria, crossing paths with Sean in the process?


    The other siblings exchanged curious and puzzled looks, turning their eyes towards Sean.


    It was not strange for Hans, a seasoned businessman, to know the Almonds, but how did Seane


    to know Ophelia?


    Keh and Louisa hadn''t expected that Be''s friend would turn out to be Ophelia Almond, the sole


    heiress of the Almonds.


    "Your father and I go way back," Hans began, "We''ve had a few dealings in the past, and then his


    business focus shifted abroad, and we lost touch. I remember when we were out ying golf, he


    mentioned you were still in school. He spoke so fondly of you, it''s hard to believe you''ve grown up to be


    such a graceful young woman."


    Keh, realizing she was the Almonds’ daughter, looked at her with a newfound warmth, as if seeing


    an old friend''s child.


    "Just two years ago, I read in the news that your father handed over the reins of the family business to


    you. It was quite a significant event back then," Louisa chimed in.


    Ophelia responded with a light chuckle, "Yes, a lot of people doubted me back then, thinking I couldn''t


    fill my father''s shoes."


    "This proves that your father was a man of vision," Hans said. That was a rarepliment from him,


    especially for someone he had just met.


    Since taking over the Collins family business, Hans hadn''t worked with the Almonds directly. However,


    he had heard of the feats of the Almond heiress in their business circle.


    At such a young age, she had propelled the group to new heights, turning skepticism into respect in


    just two years.


    It was said that she was a sports enthusiast, a skydiving aficionado, a legend on the ski slopes.


    A young woman of her caliber, sharing hobbies with his sister. It was no wonder they had be such


    good friends.


    "Hans knows of me?" This time, it was Ophelia who was taken aback.


    Hans nodded, "You''re doing great, keep it up."


    "Hans rarely dishes out praise. That means you must have a solid reputation in the business world,"


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    Arabe said with a smile.


    Ophelia was thrilled to receive Hans''mendation. "Having Hans'' approval means the world to me.


    I''ll definitely keep it up."


    Sean, standing to the side, struggled to get a word in. Just as he was about to speak, the group had


    already made their way into the living room.


    There were six elders seated on the sofas, of whom Ophelia was stunned at first nce.


    Not only did Arabe''s grandparents and aunts and uncles rise to greet her warmly, shaking her hand


    and engaging in friendly conversation, but they also treated her almost like a member of their own


    family!


    Ophelia thanked them profusely for their hospitality and followed their lead, calling them Grandma


    Darren, Grandpa Belinda, Auntie, and Uncle, just as Arabe did.


    "In the future, you don’t need to bring gifts when youe to our home. We''re all delighted to have you


    here. Feel free to visit anytime you like," Eunice expressed warmly with a smile. "Now, you and Be


    enjoy your chat. We elders will leave you be."


    Eunice and Bard were the first to head upstairs, not wanting to overwhelm the youngsters with too


    many people around.


    "Stay as long as you like, treat this ce like your own home, no need to be formal," Bard added kindly


    before leaving.