The room fell into stunned silence, his words leaving everyone—guests, media, and family speechless. The reporters were too shocked to ask their next question, momentarily frozen by his announcement and the subtle warning to be kind to Evelyn on their channels. A few quickly threw out another round of questions, but William turned around, and the bodyguards pushed the mass back to their original positions.
Even Elias couldn't believe what he had just heard. "Ah, it's real," he murmured, pinching his cheek just to make sure he wasn't dreaming. Had the party moved his dad so much that he had decided to forget everything and start fresh with his sister? It seemed like he was trying to, and all Elias' efforts to bring them together for the past decade finally saw some light tonight. He just hoped his mother wouldn't try anything, and if she did, he knew how to keep her cornered until Evelyn had fully mended her bond with William.
