Chapter 70

Alyssa let out a breath of relief, though she quickly put on a flustered look. "No, Howard. We agreed I'd pay for it myself." Across the room, several people watched in silence, waiting to see how it would all end. At that moment, the villa's heavy doors swung open. The noise in the hall turned silent as every head turned. A wheelchair slowly rolled inside. An old man with a faint smile entered, his presence undiminished despite his frail body. "Forgive me for being late. We have quite the lively atmosphere tonight. I could hear the commotion from outside," he said lightly. Jimmy shot to his feet at once, hurrying down the stairs. He reached the old man and helped him rise from the chair. "Grandpa, what are you doing here?" He thought Edward was watching from one of the private booths. Jimmy was still waiting for him to send word for Megan to be brought over. Instead, Edward had chosen to enter from the entrance, making a statement for all to see. "I wanted to take a lo