“I invited her,” Victor said evenly, “because she saved my life. That means I carry her blood in me as well. She deserves to be here tonight.”
Rosey’s fingers tightened around the glass of wine she was holding. Her smile stayed in place, but it didn’t reach her eyes.
“Oh… is that so, big brother?” she said sweetly.
Victor nodded calmly. “Yes.”
“The party is about to begin,” he added, turning to Rosey.
Then he glanced at Zara. “Enjoy yourself.”
With that, he walked away with Rosey hand in hand .
Moments later he was called forward to give a speech. He adjusted the microphone and glanced at the crowd.
“Thank you all for coming on this special day,” he began, his voice steady, “as we welcome my lost sister.”
The crowd erupted into cheers.
Rosey smiled brightly as the spotlight shif
