Chapter 449

"I just checked the date, and nothing adds up! You'd only throw such a lavish banquet with truly good news." Lily's words were heavy with meaning, and her eyes were gleaming with a bright light. She was eager to hear the good news that was coming. "You're absolutely right! You really are my child! Let's eat first, and we can talk while we're at it!" Francis said, cheerfully waving to them to sit down. He even opened a bottle of red wine worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and began savoring it slowly. Everyone dug in, enjoying the feast. Francis, in particular, was drinking happily, with each sip lifting his mood. His excitement was palpable, and his whole demeanor became increasingly animated. His eyes shone with intensity, almost as if they were sparkling with energy. Francis' words were full of meaning. "Now, it's time for me to share the good news. This is big for the Sterling family, and it's your fortune too!" Charlotte and the others froze at his words, exchanging con