Not all guests wanted to sit in their seats. Some chose to enjoy the celebration while standing near their acquaintances. The WW Real Estate shareholders sat in the first and second rows near the stage.
Although they weren't shareholders, Duncan and Helena sat in the front row. Orlando and Jillian stood not far from us. My friend was serious about what he said. He gave Vaughn no other chance.
"You said the Atwells are your family. Why have I never seen you at their events? I remember attending one of Toby's wedding anniversaries," Violet said.
"I was there, but you didn't notice me. Besides, I'm not part of Atwell's blood family. You probably only know Toby, his wife, and their two children," I explained.
Violet was silent. She was watching the Atwell family. They were sitting with the
