Chapter Twenty Two: Raising Guards Around Tightly Raised Walls

Celine "You look more beautiful in person. It's a delight to meet you, darling," Trevor's mom smiled at me. I smiled, scrunching my nose. "The pleasure is mine, Mrs. Lawrence. You look ravishing equally." I exchanged greetings with the rest of the family – his dad, Chairman Lawrence, and his brother, Landon. I shook hands with them before settling into my seat beside Trevor and facing Chairman Lawrence. Grandpa was sitting at the head of the table as the host of the get-together, while Chairman Lawrence sat at the right end, next to him, followed by his Trevor's dad and mom. I, Trevor, and Landon occupied the other end of the table. There wasn't much resemblance between Trevor and his brother. Where Trevor still had a boyish look to his features, Landon was more manly. He was equally handsome in his own way, with a rugged, determined look, chiseled facial features, and an impressive build. Height was an impressive trait in the family. They were all strongly built and good-lo