''Happy birthday once again, Eldest madam.''
''May the heavens bless your new age, Eldest madam!''
''Eldest madam Kingston has truly raised such a remarkable daughter.''
''Hosting yearly banquets for her parents, my daughters can learn a thing or two from the first young miss.''
"Oh my, have you seen her latest movie?"
"Indeed, she's undeniably talented as an actress."
"Well, she is the Eldest Madam's daughter. Expecting anything less would be unthinkable."
*murmur*
*murmur*
As the celebrant of the birthday banquet, Lucinda wore a warm smile fitting for the occasion. She was surrounded by many well-wishers, most of which came with intentions of forging connections with her family for their own benefits...as always.
Well...she never expected less from these bootlickers.