Noticing Cecilia's earlier distress, Rena summoned Vera to join them for a meal. The three engaged in lively conversation.

Vera brought up the topic of Aline who had been executed.

Rena was taken aback for quite some time, then mustered a strained grin.

"I invited you over to cheer things up, yet we've drifted to such a heavy topic."

Vera shrugged off the gravity.

“Isn't it something to be happy about?"

Rena, still smiling, agreed, "Yes, you've got a point."

After wiping her mouth with a napkin, Vera retrieved a velvet box from her purse and handed it to Cecilia.

“A gift for your upcoming wedding! Roscoe had been overseas for a work assignment. He picked it up for you."

Cecilia lifted the lid of the box. Inside was a necklace adorned with pearls and a pink diamond, radiating opulence. She felt it was too expensive to take it.

Vera gave Cecilia's hand a reassuring pat and insisted, "Please accept it. I treat you as my little sister just like Rena does."

Seeing Cecilia's hesitation, Rena urged, "It's okay. Take it. Over the years, she had received tens of millions in bonuses from my music center. It appears she had only invested around one million back then."

Vera jested, "Oh, what a good memory you have!"

Then, Cecilia accepted the gift with assurance.

After the meal, they indulged in a bit of shopping. Later, Waylen arrived to fetch Rena.

A sleek black Maybach pulled up to the curb.

Waylen swung open the door and stepped out of the car.

During the early spring, he sported a white sweater and khaki casual pants, which gave him a youthful and handsome appearance.

Vera teased, "Rena, does having such a good-looking husband ever concern you? You see, lots of girls are staring at him."

Rena gazed at Waylen.