Chapter 165 An Unexpected Event

Although the entire family had been summoned back for the memorial, it was really just a simple affair. Almost everyone from the Sinclair family had returned, except for a few who could not make it due to important matters. The huge memorial hall was packed. Theodore stood at the front. He wore a black formal suit with dark patterns. His sleeves were rolled up to his forearms, revealing a low-profile mechanical watch on his wrist. The tension surrounding him blended with the solemnity of the memorial hall, yet his imposing presence added a weight that felt even heavier than the gloom that filled the room. When his gaze swept over the crowd, the hall, which had been filled with whispers, instantly fell silent. Even the sound of breathing became lighter. Isabella stood half a step beside him. Her hand lay quietly in his palm. His warmth reduced her nervousness slightly. She wore a plain dress, and her hair was simply pinned behind her head. The look in her eyes as she gazed at the