Most of my family had not arrived when I showed up at the private club.
Staking a quiet corner, I turned on my laptop to study a complex medical case. With the patient’s condition worsening to a critical point, I had to come up with the best surgery plan as soon as possible.
I was still deep in my research and thoughts when Simon Ziegler and Yasmin Sawyer arrived at the club.
The family immediately rose from their seats when they saw the couple enter and swarmed them.
They lauded Simon and Yasmin with praise, exclaiming, “Yasmin is so lucky to have married such a talented young man! What an accomplishment for someone your age to become an overseas sensation, Simon!”
“Is it true that the Art Association invited you to show your work at the upcoming art exhibition, Simon? How marvelous. You’ve done our family a great honor.”
“Simon, my son is quite a fan. He’s interested in art and sees you as an inspiration. Could you give him a few pointers when you have the time?”
Yasmin blinked and looped her arm through Simon’s, grinning. “There’s no need for such formalities. We’re family, and Simon would be happy to guide the young one in his artistic endeavors. Tell him to call Simon for advice whenever he wants.”
That was enough to set the relatives abuzz as they fawned over Simon and Yasmin, hoping that whatever distant kinship between them could help pave a better future for their children.
Simon lifted his chin slightly as the sycophants continued praising him, enjoying the attention.
Having finished my work, I pulled out my earphones and yawned. Everyone in the lounge heard me and turned to look at me in surprise.
“What’s Olivia Langston doing here? I thought she hated such gatherings,” someone groused under their breath, loud enough to draw Simon’s attention.
His features were edged with arrogance as he narrowed his eyes at the person who spoke. “Has Olivia been missing out on family gatherings the last few years?”
The person nodded, and Simon sneered.
Simon and I were reborn six years ago. On the day we got our marriage license from the courthouse and went to see our family, he charged toward Yasmin and threw his arms around her. He then declared his love for her before everyone.
