Chapter 41: Rising Star

And came over to the parking lot area in the mansion, “have you convinced him?” a voice said from inside a car.

“Yes, how about your promise?” he inquired.

“It will be taken care of” the voice from inside the car assured, he nodded and returned to the party area.

The car drove out of the mansion, Madam Vanessa accompanied by Mora went about greeting guests who came to the engagement party.

A rich scion approached them and exchanged pleasantry, “Madam Vanessa, who is the pretty flower by your side?” he inquired, sizing up Mora.

Madam Vanessa smiled, “Oh, she is my daughter” she introduced Mora.

“Say hello to Steven” he urged Mora, who stretched forth her arm, Steven took it, and the handshake lingered.

Lycan who was watching it frowned deeply, “is she your daughter?” Steven asked once again, bewildered because he knew Madam Vanessa had only two sons and no daughter.

Madam Vanessa read the meaning in his words “no, but, she is my adopted daughter” she responded.

Steven's eyes lit up “Ma