“They land tonight,” Marlena announced as she sipped her tea.

“With the baby?” cooed Aunt Lorna.

“Yes,” Marlena said, her lips curving into a tight smile. “Chloe finally delivered. A healthy boy, even pounds. Perfect timing.”

Some Moments Later…

The Everett patriarch, Ricardo Everett stood tall and immovable, dressed in a charcoal suit and gold cufflinks glinting in the sun. At his side stood board members of the Everett holding and a few close family friends, including ...