Chapter 526 - Personal Invitation for the Wangs (1/2)

Nicolae immediately rose from his chair when he saw Terry casually walk out of the arrival terminal at Basel Airport. The two hugged each other and laughed aloud.

”Thank you for coming,” Nicolae said, patting Terry on the shoulder. ”I know you're busy.”

Terry waved his hand with a big smile, ”Ahh... I'll always have time if it's for my sister. By the way, because you're going to marry Aleksis, it means you have to respect me as your brother-in-law. Even though you're older, in this family hierarchy, I'm now above you. ”

Nicolae just rolled his eyes hearing how Terry was still, as usual, trying to win from him. Even after ten years, his best friend was still very competitive.

”Don't be chatty. There's still a long way to go,” Nicolae grumbled.

Both of them got into the driverless automatic sports car which had been arranged to take them to Jean and Marion's newest address. Nicolae wanted to invite both of them personally, so he asked Terry to help him persuade Jean and Marion to come to his wedding.

Nicolae knew that Finland, her mother-in-law, really missed her best friend, Jean, and Aleksis really wanted to meet Marion to get clarity about Alaric. Therefore, Nicolae really hoped that the couple would forget all the past problems and would be willing to come.

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Jean, who was writing a script in his study, heard the sound of his dogs barking noisily from the front of the house.

”I'll be the one to open the dooooor... I'm already all grown up!!!”  Jean-Marie, who was reading a book on the couch while accompanying her father to work, jumped off and hurriedly ran to the front door to open the automatic gate so the car could enter the yard.

Jean got up and came out of his study to see who was coming. Marion, who was sunbathing in the backyard of their house, came forward to see who their guests were.

”Good afternoon, Little Monkey. You haven't been naughty today, have you?” Terry exclaimed in a joyful voice as the car stopped in the yard. He immediately got out to get Jean-Marie, who greeted him at the door.

His sister was now eight years old and very beautiful. Her face really resembled Terry, as they both inherited the appearance of their father, Jean.

Her eyes were a bit narrow, but they were shining brightly. Her curly brown hair hung down, reaching the level of her waist. At a glance, one wouldn't have thought that this beautiful and elegant little girl was very agile and couldn't stay still.

Nicolae was elated when he saw Jean-Marie. He could imagine this child would be able to befriend Altair and Vega if they meet later.

”Why is she called Little Monkey?” Nicolae asked in amazement. He couldn't imagine a girl this cute as a monkey.

”Uhmm... You'll see,” Terry answered with a chuckle. He hugged Jean-Marie and lifted her into the air. ”I missed you so much. After this, you should come with me to New York... So that your mom and dad can be alone and give us more siblings… hehe.”

He winked at Jean, who just smiled and glanced at Marion. Meanwhile, his wife only rolled her eyes.

Jean invited his guests in, and a moment later, they were relaxedly sitting in lawn chairs while enjoying sparkling wine.

”It's been a long time,” Jean voiced to Nicolae with a pleasant smile in his face, ”How's everything?”

”Everything's good. I even came here to deliver the invitation in person. I really hope you'll come.” Nicolae pulled a card from his shirt pocket and handed it to Jean. ”Aunty Finland really misses you… She really wants you to come.”

Jean read the invitation with a frown. Ah... The invitation to the wedding between the son of the Medici family and the daughter of the Schneider family.