Chapter 786

Lucian chimed in, "Mom, Auntie, we'll be waiting for you in the main hall." A deeper warmth bloomed in Ariana's eyes. "Be good and stay with your father," she said gently. "No mischief, understand?" The three children nodded with earnest solemnity. Truth be told... Even without Ariana's reminder, they wouldn't have dared. Whenever Lambert was present, the trio became as quiet and still as quails, impeccably well-behaved. This remarkable obedience, of course, could be traced back to the time Lambert had decisively corrected the most headstrong of the three brothers. Now, even Carson, who once tested boundaries, knew better than to speak out of turn, let alone the naturally compliant Lucian and Kevin. After Lambert and the children had left, Ariana turned to Kiara, who still wore a face pinched with anxiety. She sighed softly. "Don't be nervous. The more you tense up, the harder it gets. All the major arrangements for the birthday banquet are already handled. Your only task is to wear a