Chapter 509

Christmas had just passed, and the New Year was fast approaching. For a prominent family like the Mu household, the New Year was anything but ordinary. As in previous years, the Stone Family residence buzzed with frenzied activity. Ariana, the future matriarch of the family, was even busier than most—this year, she was in charge of all the preparations. Meanwhile, her husband, Lambert, was occupied with corporate affairs and managing the Lamari Group. With both parents swamped, their three children were left in the care of their grandparents. In stark contrast to the Stone family’s lively bustle, the White Family household was much quieter. The White family had always been small in number, and their only child was a daughter whose relationship with her parents had grown strained over the years. As a result, the White family's residence felt particularly desolate. Fortunately, Kiara had finally returned for the holidays, bringing a touch of warmth to the otherwise subdued atmosphere. Sh