The matriarch stepped aside for Fay to make an acknowledgement speech.
With her disgusted gaze still rested on Ace's awestruck one, she climbed up, and aligned her body in a way her voice would strongly translate through the speakers.
"Good evening everyone," she began, and the crowd erupted.
Celine Atticus rolled her eyes hard. It was bad enough she was stuck sitting beside Ace. And now, she had to deal with hearing the girl she thought was out of their lives for good, speak ahead of her.
"I can see the skank returned," she muttered.
Gabrielle next to her on the other side, scoffed.
"You insult everyone. It's a pity."
Celine held back her tongue from throwing out a lashing. Her plan was to enjoy her last weekend not being the president of Spades.
"It's an honour to speak tonight. As many of you already know, I was once married to the heir of the Atticus dynasty," she paused, and watched the expressions of the guests in the crowd.
