Liang Anya said, "It’s okay, you all focus on your work. We’ll take care of ourselves."

"Alright. It’s about a six-hour journey from here to French Santo Roy Island. If you need anything during the flight, feel free to call the crew or us at any time." The assistant spoke respectfully and then left the cabin.

After the Huo Family’s assistant left, Liang Tao’s expression softened slightly, though he said nothing. Picking up a baby toy prepared by the crew, he began to entertain Xiaoxiao.

Liang Anya knew that, even after several months, although Daddy no longer mentioned Si Yuheng, it was still a lingering knot in his heart.

Mommy had passed away a long time ago. As the youngest child in the family and a girl, Daddy had doted on her since childhood, fearing he couldn’t explain to Mommy in the afterlife if she ever suffered any grievance. Thus, she had always been raised like a little princess.

When it came to her future relationships and marriage, Daddy would undoubtedly have certain standards, wanting to choose an honest and dependable husband who would treat her well.

But now, she was unmarried and already a mother. To her loving father, this was undoubtedly a massive blow. He probably felt that he had failed to watch over her properly, thus ruining her life.

She exchanged a glance with her brother, and the siblings flanked their father on both sides, engaging him in conversation.

Even Xiaoxiao seemed to sense her grandpa’s unhappiness. With her tiny, fair feet kicking and a smile as pure as an angel’s, she joined her Mommy and uncle in coaxing her grandpa together.

Liang Tao understood that Xiaojue and Anya were worried he would always brood and remain unhappy. But then again, the matter was already in the past. As long as the family was together, that was enough. Besides, fate had given him such a beautiful and intelligent granddaughter in Xiaoxiao—what was there to be upset about?

With that thought, Liang Tao’s gloomy mood instantly cleared, and he stopped fretting.

*

Along the journey, the Liang family learned from the Huo Family’s assistant that Saint Roa Island was a wedding gift from Young Master Huo to Jiayi.

Young Master Huo and Jiayi had already completed their marriage registration in Paris and had traveled to the island ahead of time.

The wedding was set to take place on the island the next day. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

It seemed that this time, Young Master Huo was truly determined to give Jiayi a wedding beyond comparison.

Undoubtedly, on the wedding day, the entire island would become a highlight for global media coverage.

Although Liang Anya was genuinely happy for Jiayi, the grandeur of the wedding also left her with a vague sense of unease.

Given the Huo Family’s reputation and Young Master Huo’s network, it’s certain that many distinguished guests would be invited to the island.

Among all these people, surely there wouldn’t be anyone from Beiming Hall, would there?

After all, Beiming Hall was based in A Country, and Huo Zhenyang was a royal duke of A Country.

No.

There shouldn’t be.

Si Yuheng didn’t have much of a relationship with Huo Zhenyang. Huo Zhenyang likely wouldn’t invite him.

Liang Anya tried to reassure herself.

Finally, as the sun was about to set, the plane landed on the airfield of Saint Roa Island.

*

French Santo Roy Island, once a French colony, remains under French administration to this day. Spanning an area of 1,000 square kilometers, it boasts fewer than 30,000 permanent residents.

It’s an island, but it feels more like an independent kingdom.

And now, it was Huo Zhenyang’s wedding gift to Jiayi.

As the Liang family stepped onto the island, they collectively took a deep breath, entirely captivated by the stunning scenery around them.

Emerald waves and green reefs surrounded the island, and the air was cleaner and fresher than that of the most luxurious oxygen bars in the city. The coastal houses were stilted bamboo structures, reminiscent of China’s Xishuangbanna region.

At the heart of the island stood a cluster of white-roofed, red-walled manor houses, with the tallest building being the Huo Family’s residence on the island.

Standing nearly a hundred meters tall, the Huo Family villa dominantly towered over the surrounding houses like a monarch surveying its realm. Magnificent and imposing, it was set apart from the other buildings and surrounded by lush greenery—Huo Family’s private gardens.

Though the Liang family also had their own business and Liang Tao wasn’t a stranger to wealth, the sight before them revealed the vast disparity between the Liang and Huo families—a comparison like that of a mere hair to an entire ox.

After disembarking, the Huo Family’s assistant brought over an exquisite baby stroller and handed it to Liang Anya.

Liang Anya placed Xiaoxiao into the stroller. Together with her father and brother, she followed the assistant toward the island’s interior.

"Mr. Liang, Young Master Liang, Miss Liang, let me take you to the guest villa to rest first. The wedding will be held tomorrow, so please enjoy a good rest tonight," the assistant said as they walked.

The guests’ accommodations were centrally located on the island. Because of their close relationship with the Huo Family, the Liangs were given their own private villa.

As soon as they entered, the local housekeeping assistants hired by the Huo Family stepped forward, bowed in unison, and greeted them in flawless Chinese:

"Welcome, Mr. Liang, Young Master Liang, Miss Liang."

Gazing at the villa’s interior decor, Liang Jue couldn’t help but exclaim, "Young Master Huo really went all out. We’re just here to attend a wedding and stay for a couple of days."

The guest accommodations alone rivaled those of a seven-star luxury hotel.

The Huo family’s assistant smiled and explained, "It’s not just the Liang family. Every guest attending the wedding on this island is being treated with the utmost care and hospitality. In the neighboring villas, you’ll find guests who are friends of the Young Master in both the commercial and political arenas, as well as friends of the Young Madam."

At this, Liang Anya’s eyelid twitched, and the worries she had on the plane resurfaced. She wanted to ask the assistant if anyone from Beiming Hall had arrived but, seeing her father close by, hesitated. She didn’t want to upset him any further with her concerns.

Meanwhile, Liang Jue wandered around the living room, speaking casually out of boredom, "Are there any other places to explore on the island?"

The assistant immediately replied, "If Mr. Liang finds himself bored, the island has a variety of entertainment facilities: a golf course, equestrian center, swimming pool, bar, KTV, hot springs, SPA..."

"Alright, got it." Being young and fond of fun, Liang Jue’s handsome face instantly lit up as he heard about the range of activities available.

Liang Tao glanced at his son with a smile, shook his head, and personally escorted the assistant out.

Just then, a household assistant came up the stairs, saying, "Miss Liang, Young Madam Huo is here."

Feeling a rush of excitement, she quickly picked up Xiaoxiao and went to greet her. There, she saw Jiayi entering the room, holding Zaizai’s hand.

Jiayi’s belly was at least five or six months along. Being pregnant with twins, her bump appeared slightly larger than that of other women at the same stage. Her face lit up with uncontrollable joy as soon as she saw Liang’s siblings and Liang Tao, "Godfather, Brother Jue, Anya!"

Zaizai obediently called out, "God-grandpa, God-uncle!"

He then ran forward, grabbing hold of the long-absent Anya’s hand, "Aunt Anya, where did you go? Why haven’t I seen you for so long..."

Halfway through his words, he stopped abruptly. His gaze fell on the little baby in Anya’s arms—round and pink like a ball of mochi, with large eyes and long lashes. He let out a gasp and exclaimed, oh, so Aunt Anya had secretly gone away to have a baby?

Liang Tao, having spent years in Italy, hadn’t seen Jiayi for a long time. Knowing everything she had been through over the years, he couldn’t hold back his emotions as tears welled up in his eyes, leaving him speechless.