15. The Introduction

"Well, this is our eldest daughter, the one I usually tell you about, Albert," said Mr. Felix, introducing Celine. Celine blushed while shaking hands with the man who seemed taller than her father in terms of age and establishment. It could be seen from the couple's suit with his wife, whose fabric looked classy and expensive.

"Hello, Celine. It's true what Mr. Felix said. His daughter is indeed beautiful and graceful. Isn't she, Mom?" Mr. Albert said kindly as he shook hands and then asked his wife's opinion, who was sitting casually next to him.

The lady, who looked still beautiful at her age, probably around 55 years old, nodded with a smile and extended her hand to Celine.

"I am Esmee. And this is our only son; his name is Alex.”

Celine, who had been avoiding eye contact with the young man, began to tremble because, this time, she could not help but look at each other and even shake hands to introduce herself.

"Alex, and you are Celine? Hi!"

Celine also welcomed the young man's