Yolanda was seated at a black grand piano, playing a beautiful birthday melody. A crowd had gathered around, admiring the grace of the “piano princess.”
When the piece concluded, Yolanda rose, her gown sweeping the floor, and gave a perfectly executed bow to the appreciative audience. Then, she descended the stage with elegant steps.
Bennett was waiting for her at the bottom, and he handed her the glass of juice he was holding.
Yolanda took it and smiled up at him radiantly.
Yvonne watched the scene, momentarily lost in thought, not even noticing the tall figure that had appeared beside her. It wasn't until Thomas' arm rested lightly on her shoulder that she snapped back to reality and turned to look at him.
“Mr. Taylor.”
“Hello,” Thomas said with a nod and a smile. “I just rushed over from the set, so I’m a bit late. If you’re not busy, would you accompany me to wish Mr. James Sr. a happy birthday?”
Yvonne was about to refuse, but Thomas' arm was already guiding her forward.
As they approached Mr. James Sr., they saw that Bennett and Yolanda were still there.
Mr. James Sr.’s eyes were crinkled with a smile as he chatted with the two younger people.
“Mr. James Sr., wishing you a long and happy life. I know you appreciate antiques, so I took the liberty of finding a piece of antique porcelain for you to look at.”
Yolanda was charming and sweet, an undeniably likable young woman.
“You’re too kind,” Mr. James Sr. beamed, his eyes flitting between Yolanda and Bennett. He teased, “I saw your grandfather on the golf course the other day, and he mentioned you two. You’ve been together for a while now. When can an old man like me expect a wedding invitation?”
Yvonne replied, “A scumbag who betrayed and drove his first wife to her grave is piously lecturing someone else about devotion. Don’t you think that’s hilarious?”
Thomas raised an eyebrow at her comment but offered no opinion.
Their hushed conversation drew Mr. James Sr.’s attention.
He looked surprised to see Thomas and Yvonne together. He had no idea when this girl had managed to attach herself to the young master of the Taylor family.
“Mr. James Sr., I wish you a long life and everlasting health,” Thomas said, displaying the impeccable manners of a man raised in a top-tier family.
His gift to Mr. James Sr. was a gold statuette symbolizing longevity. It was expensive and auspicious, but not particularly creative.

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