Melissa had to steady her daughter from behind to stop her from fainting as they sat in the reception hall.
She could tell that her husband was just as stunned as everyone else in the mansion.
Adrian had mentioned he would be bringing special guests, but never in their wildest dreams did they expect those guests to be the heiress of the Vermillion family and the highest-ranking warden of them all.
Adam glanced at his son, then asked, "I never thought I'd see two such powerful figures here today."
He had only heard about them and met Ruby once or twice at official gatherings. As for Annabelle, this was the very first time Adam had seen her in person.
"Hello, Darling's Dad. Nice to meet you," Annabelle said with a smile.
That… left everyone gasping.
D-Darling?
Adrian let out a long sigh and looked at Annabelle. But his gaze had no effect—she only looked back at him with innocent eyes.
To her, calling Adrian "darling" was as natural as breathing.
