Chapter 1770

It was already 7:30 pm, and everyone had arrived. Having wrapped up his business with Yewridge, Mason showed up with Bailey, and Liam was the last to trickle in. However, Sergio was absent. But Sergio had sent his regards in advance with three bottles of wine as a goodwill gesture. Soon enough, the large private room was packed, and the atmosphere became unexpectedly warm and easygoing. Maeve asked, "Aren't Samuel and Sabrina coming?" "Eldoria's affairs are keeping Samuel tied up," Sheldon replied while settling into his seat. "But he mentioned sending a gift—it should be here any minute." No sooner had Sheldon spoken than there was a knock at the door. The server opened it, revealing Sabrina, who peeked her head in. She wore a chic floral white dress, looking sweet and polished, with a familiar, youthful charm—only now, she seemed a bit more grown-up. "Hey, everyone! Samuel's busy, so he couldn't make it, but he had me bring a gift!" She pulled a few boxes of premium cigars