Arrival of a Legend

Today, the Blackwood family was riding high. Mateo, beaming with pride, stuck close to Gideon, basking in compliments from all sides.

The guests fawned over the Blackwood family as if yesterday's incident at the family chapel had never happened, their flattery flowing without a hint of concern.

During the party, Gideon got a phone call.

He didn't bother to step aside, just picked up the phone with