Chapter 1007 Birthday Party (Part Three) (1/2)

”Steven...”

Lucia called out to Steven when she heard what her grandmother had said. There was anxiety in her voice.

Carla, who watched the events unfold before her, said nothing the entire time. She kept her eyes on the cake before her as much as she could and slowly ate.

”Callie, would you like to say anything?”

Andrea suddenly said as she turned to Carla. She knew how important it was because for all they knew, this could be Steven's only chance to escape.

If he stayed with Lucia, he probably would never have the chance to leave Yu Sea City and see the rest of the world.

Carla took a deep breath as she shook off the crumbs of cake from her hands. She then turned calmly to Steven.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on Steven. They all stopped what they were doing and made sure that their full attention was focused on the little drama that was unfolding before them.

The story of Steven had spread in Yu Sea City through whispered conversations. Men considered him a legend for being brave enough to openly go against Lucia.

But what garnered the most attention was his relationship with both Lucia and Carla.

Everyone in the city was dying to know who Steven would choose.

Everyone was eager to find out how the story would be concluded. They all leaned forward, listening closely to what Steven would say. Whomever Steven would choose, everyone was convinced that he would bring prosperity to Yu Sea City. Some married couples even prayed to be blessed with a baby like Steven, talented and handsome.

After a long moment of silence, Steven moved his lips and slowly spoke, ”It has been a long journey since I came to Yu Sea City.

Everything has changed. Nothing has remained the same, except for one. There is one thing that has never changed...”

He felt tired of the things that he was forced to do or say lately. He didn't want to keep his true feelings hidden any longer.

Life was simply too short for pretensions.

All he wanted was to spend the rest of his life with the person that he truly loved.

Eleanor and Arthur looked at each other and then nodded. Eleanor then gestured to a servant who immediately approached her and then bowed, ready to receive her orders. ”You, go and clean the East Yard for Mr. Su,” she ordered in a hurried voice. The servant immediately went off to perform the matriarch's bidding. Eleanor then turned to everyone else who were gathered there. ”I hereby announce that Steven is Carla's husband and that he will move to the East Yard effective today!”

”Grandmother!”

Lucia exclaimed in utter frustration.