Chapter 36: Quite the Crowd

When Natalie opened her eyes again, it was already the next morning. At the crack of dawn, Natalie's household was already bustling with activity. The family members were moving between rooms, making the final preparations for the grand event to come. As the focal point of this grand feast, Natalie had risen several hours earlier to begin her day. She needed to present herself in the best possible light for every camera and every gaze. Danny, on the other hand, was asked to stay at home and enjoy breakfast with Benjamin and Ava. It wasn't until the sun was high in the sky, nearing noon, that he got ready to head to the banquet. He knew that while he wasn't the star of today's event, he was still an indispensable part of this grand affair. Upon arriving at the banquet, Danny went straight to the backstage dressing room, where Ava was busy selecting his attire. Ava's eyes were filled with anticipation and critical discernment, fully aware that Danny's appearance represented the fac