While all the worried ones relaxed and started planning a party, the ones who were enjoying the short term slandering of Aria Cooper started to think about how to keep themselves safe.

While some enjoyed Sunday, some waited for the good show to unfold in the coming days and some tried to hide their mess to stay away.

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The first people who went down to the knees are the girls and their families for slandering and sending people to stop the show.

The second was the media companies who Alan had ordered to drop the reporters for trying to malign his wife more.

The next were the companies that left Skyline or Morgan Industries and joined the competitor to hurt them when they were down.

Coming up next, Alan had to take care of a few things before they plan counters. Aria had lots of work followed by shopping for Noah's wedding. Noah had bought them dresses personally so they just needed to buy the before wedding party dresses for the destination wedding.

Aria had designed a cocktail or bachelors party dress for Norah who loved it so the other three girls planned to match her like her girlfriends. Zara joined the group with Ceon tagging along to get teased by the girls more.

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On the other end, Alan had purposefully stopped her from thinking about Morse and went to the Parker family to meet Elder Parker who warmly welcomed him without caring how Saira was doing. Saira was in a mental asylum due to nervous breakdown.

After the greeting, Alan asked, "Grandfather Parker, shall we talk in private?"

Elder Parker was confused but still, he nodded and went to his study room. "Alan, what happened?"

Alan spoke about the reason behind his visit, "I am here to talk about the secret behind Mom Emily."

Elder parker's hands trembled and the cane slipped from his hand. He awkwardly laughed saying, "I thought no one will get to know, how did you get that information?"

Alan wasn't in a mood to joke around about serious topics so he just plainly looked at Elder Parker who stopped laughing and looked away from Alan.

Elder Parker had thought he had buried the information well from everyone and nobody will ever get to know but he was wrong. "Will Arrie accept..."

Alan cut in, "I will take care of my wife."

Elder Parker nodded and narrated everything Alan wanted to know and should be known for whatever reason he was asking. It wasn't actually long and finished everything in fifteen minutes.

Elder Parker asked in the end, "... Are they trying to hurt Arrie?"

Alan stood up saying, "You can say that Grandfather Parker. I will tell Aria when I find it suitable. And to the rest, it won't be out unless it is required.."

Elder Parker deeply sighed and saw him off. He had thought the truth would be buried with him without expecting such a day.

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Alan reached home late that day and snuggled Aria on the bed, He mumbled asking her, "Do you miss Mom Emily?"

Aria was confused suddenly getting such questions but she promptly answered, "No! I don't remember her." She lost her mother when she was three, other than seeing her pictures she knew nothing. She only got to know little about her after reading her diary.

Alan changed the topic, "Do you miss me?"

Aria chuckled and wrapped her hand around his neck and cried, "Alan, I miss you so much."

Knocking on her head, he earned a chuckle and both slept teasing each other and Aria forgot to ask why he asked the first question.

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All set off to a private island of Hanes. Both families had called only close friends and relatives so the huge holiday mansion occupied without a hitch.

The Fourie's mouth was wide open in shock looking at three old friends cursing each other. Curtis Morgan, Jude Hanes, and Zeke Wen.

"Finally I had to meet this headless chicken."

"Look who's talking, old fox."

"Stubborn boor, you are aged and nearing the forest."

"Narcissistic fool, are you cursing me to die?"

While they continued, Isaac looked at the Fourie and chuckled, "Shocked to get your competitors?" but the next second he stood and watched without understanding what the Fourie was telling.

"Bumfuzzle!"

"Cattywampus!"

"Gardyloo!"

"Taradiddle!"

"Snickersnee!"

"Widdershins!"

"Collywobbles!"

"Gubbins!"

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Isaac turned and left feeling dizzy. The Fourie burst into laughter seeing him run away.

While the elders decided to rest, the youngster had planned a cocktail pre-wedding party.

Since the huge mansion had all the facilities, their party didn't disturb elders.

The men who got ready had reached the party hall. There were many other early twenties to early thirties men including Noah, Alan, Isaac, Rian, Moran, Ceon.

Finn wasn't close to Noah but he had still invited due to Ceon but he had declined the invite.

First to enter the hall was Norah who had left with her cousin without the other three girls known. Norah was in Aria's design.

A posh golden color gown with a thigh-high slit which had a single shoulder with sweetheart neckline. The waistband clearly defined her curves and her slender neck adorned a single line of the diamond necklace. She was the stunning bride-to-be on the night.

Noah was impressed by her look and welcomed her personally.

Next to enter was Zara, who was a sweet girl even though older than all those girls. In white short bodycon dress, it's cold sleeves were trendy and unique. With beautiful diamond long earrings, her curled hair entangled giving off a mischievous air.

Ceon fell for the beauty all over again and held her hand to take her in.

The three were still missing but the Hanes and Wood's relatives had started the music and were grooving on the floor.

Missing their woman, three called them but the call wasn't answered. If they didn't know the security was high on the island and mansion, they would have panicked but they didn't.

Isaac asked, "Did they perhaps leave their mobile in the room and lose the way to party hall?"

Two voices sounded one after the other, "My wife is Goddess."

"My wife's IQ is 140."

Isaac: "My wife is smart."

"Oh!" sounded in unison leaving Isaac speechless.

Then their eyes fell at the entrance and the glass slipped from their hands in shock. Without a word, three men quickly gave work to their feet.