Chapter 1914


    Under the watchful gaze of generations past, Keh stood in the grand hall of the family estate, a


    ce where tradition and history melded into the rich tapestry of their heritage. He spoke with a voice


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    brimming with pride, "Dear families, I bear joyful tidings. Our daughter, who has wandered far from us


    for many a year, has atst been found and returned to our fold."


    He guided Arabe to pay her respects.


    After Arabe hadpleted the ritual, Louisa chimed in, "Tomorrow, we shall host a grand feast to


    celebrate Be''s return and to make her identity known to all. May you bless her with safety, health,


    and evesting happiness."


    Meanwhile, a sleek stretch limousine pulled up to the grand entrance of the estate.


    A servant hurried over to announce, "Lucas Collins and his family have arrived."


    Lucas, Beverly, and Alma stepped through the threshold, their chauffeur following closely behind, arms


    "Keh, Louisa, we''re a tadte this year," Beverly greeted them with a smile that was the epitome of


    grace and warmth, her gaze sweeping over the men around her. "This year even Chasel, rk, Sean,


    and David made it. Seems like Be is more influential than your words alone."


    Louisaughed, "You can say that again. Usually, it takes all my nagging to get them to wrap up their


    work ande home for the holidays. This year, they''ve alle back willingly, without so much as a


    nudge from me."


    Beverly''s smile grew more knowing as she turned her affectionate gaze to Arabe, "It must be this


    charming sister who has drawn them back. Not just her brothers, but even I am particrly fond of her."


    "Be, long time no see," Lucas said jovially as he arrived. "The end of the year has been a whirlwind


    of busyness. I intended to invite you out for a meal, but just couldn''t find the time."


    "Lucas, Beverly," Arabe greeted them with a polite smile. "It''s okay, I understand how busy things can


    get."


    "Be," Alma offered a friendly smile of her own.


    Arabe simply nodded, her response lukewarm at best.


    Beverly noticed right away that if it weren''t for the others present, Arabe might not have even offered


    Alma that much courtesy.


    But as it stood, Beverly cheerily suggested, "Let''s greet the guests first, then we can catch up on family


    matters."


    "Be, it''s a bit crowded here, shall we head inside?" Hans worried that his sister might tire from


    standing too long.


    "Yeah, let''s go to the living room. I''ll y some video games with you," rk suggested, casually


    slinging an arm around Arabe''s shoulders.


    The other four brothers were quick to object, "Get your hands off her!"


    Alma couldn''t help but feel surprised, perhaps even a little perplexed, at the brothers'' affection for


    Arabe. Not even Serena had managed to endear herself to this extent. Could it really be the ties of


    blood that made them cherish Arabe as one of their own?


    Wouldn''t that just infuriate Serena?


    A sly smile yed on Alma''s lips. Anything that vexed Serena was a source of delight for her.


    Speaking of which, where was Serena today?


    As she watched Arabe being escorted by her brothers into the main house, Alma quickly followed.


    Once Lucas and Beverly had finished paying their respects, they shared a fewughs with Keh


    and Louisa before heading into the main house themselves.