Mr. and Mrs. Sutton also changed into formal attire and came down.
As Mrs. Sutton descended the stairs, she carried a particularly exquisite diamond butterfly hairpin that looked unmistakably expensive.
She walked over and fastened it in Thea Shaw's hair, which made her look even more dreamlike and ethereal.
Thea did not refuse, and after Mrs. Sutton put it on her, she felt relieved. Looking at the daughter in front of her, who was both serene and extremely well-behaved like a little fairy, her affection for her grew stronger.
Having raised Aurora for twenty years, they already had deep feelings for her. They didn't know how to bring up the subject, but as their biological daughter returned after being away, every part of her was dear to them. They had been busy with business all their lives and were particularly adept at it, yet when it came to their relationships with their children, they were at a loss.
Thea being willing to integrate into the family was a blessing.
The four of them went to the garage, with Mr. Sutton driving them over.
Since Aurora wasn't returning, they naturally didn't mention it. Mr. and Mrs. Sutton talked about the Ford Family on the way.
They only mentioned that the Ford Family was the first family in Aethelgard, one that everyone both revered and feared, and spoke of some of the connections between the Ford Family and Sutton Family businesses.
As for the heir, a legendary figure, the elders didn't say much and moved on quickly.
Thea hadn't heard of it, but Zia Sutton cautioned her, "You won't know anyone at that dinner party, just stick with me."
Moreover, with Thea looking so beautiful, there would surely be quite a few bold people striking up conversations, and Zia didn't want this sister, who now looked like a little fairy, out of her sight.
Luckily, as Thea had only been back for two days and hadn't gotten to know much yet, otherwise, with such big changes, Thea felt her foster mother would definitely notice something was up.
Thus, for now, she stayed with Sutton Family, and once everyone around her accepted the situation, her foster mother could gradually come to accept it too.
In terms of emotional ties, she certainly had deeper feelings with her foster parents.
"Yes." Mrs. Sutton turned around to look at Thea, and also instructed, "Zia, you need to watch over your sister well."
Thea was too stunning, and surely many would try to strike up a conversation. Those second-generation wealthy kids would certainly approach her.
Having come back from the countryside, she didn't know much, and the waters in these high society circles were deep; being newly wealthy, there were many they couldn't afford to offend or reject, and if they weren't careful, they feared Thea would fall into a trap.
Zia nodded her head.
Thea didn't mind; instead, she looked out the window, pinching her chin, and sighed at the scenery outside the car window.
How did she end up coming back?
Without yet ascending to the position of Great National Master to enjoy the peak of life, she felt a bit unwilling.
Her serene nature allowed her to view people and things equally and see through many things, but the goal for which she had strived her entire life felt distinctly different.
As night deepened, they gradually approached the Ford Family's territory.
The Ford Family occupied an entire mountaintop in the outskirts, and as they reached the foot of the mountain, the lights illuminating the path made the mountain road seem like daylight.
At the gate at the foot of the mountain stood two massive stone lion statues, imposing and fierce.
Security at the mountain's base checked the guests' invitations. The long line of luxury cars occupied the nearby asphalt road. Through the car window, Thea saw a massive light source at the mountain's peak—that was the Ford Family's mansion.
Nestled on the mountain's slope, vast in size, it was a sanctuary that countless Aethelgard elites aspired to reach.
Mr. Sutton handed over their invitation for inspection, and after approval, the car maneuvered through the path between the lion statues toward this sanctuary.