Chapter 110: An Unexpected Guest.

Catherine's POV.

"Chill baby, you should keep it cool, and we'll be fine. I'll stay by your side through it all, alright?" He assured me as he led me out of the room, my hand entwined tightly around his.

I nodded, grateful for his comforting words and the reassuring squeeze of his hand. "Alright," I replied, drawing strength from his presence as we walked.

"Are the kids okay?" I couldn't help but ask, my worry creeping in despite Lucas's reassurances.

"They're fast asleep, sweetheart. You need to stop stressing about everything and just breathe. You've got this," he replied, his voice a soothing balm to my disorganized nerves.

His words were like a lifeline, grounding me in the present moment and reminding me that I wasn't alone in all these.

I felt a mixture of emotions swirling within me: excitement, nerves, and a hint of fear. This party marked a significant milestone for me, the first time I would be thrust into the spotlight, surrounded by powerful individuals and scrutinizing e