The Only Condition

All the guests were then ushered into a five-star hotel to continue the celebration. It was not only the ship inauguration that made the event a hot topic in all the news portal but also because it was the engagement party of the ship's builder and designer. As Dr. Jane's name was already tied up to whatever fame and success the marine vessel industry brought about, almost everyone in whatever walks of life they may be in, knew who she was. Her marriage engagement to someone who was also inclined to their line of business made them happy for her.

While the Lopez's and Ajie gathered at the table at the left side, the Dioko's and Allie were on the left. The tables which were set in white and red were arranged in four rows, creating a wide space for the aisle in between the second and the third rows. The red -carpeted aisle separated the distance between the two families who concealed their discomforts through the masks of their fake smiles.