Chapter 56

Ziva flashed a smile and raised her voice slightly. "Everyone's here to celebrate Grandpa's birthday, and I'm sure you've all brought gifts. How about we wait until everyone's given theirs before we start the meal?"

Vespera had already taken the spotlight for a while. She'd received the emerald bracelet and the shares. It was time to stop letting her steal the show.

Thalric paused for a moment bef