The Billionaire’s Twins Play Matchmaker – Chapter 25
Cars had been lining up for hours dropping off their passengers before pulling away. For tonight only the gallery had valets to park cars in a nearby lot reserved by the host for his guests. Part of the gallery had been taken over by long tables for the caterers to display a wide variety of hors d’oeuvres. There was also a wet bar to mix and serve drinks according to the tastes of the guests in addition to servers offering trays of champagne.
Normally Augustus preferred to arrive late but tonight he came early, much to the Curator’s surprise, so he could view the new installation of M. Gray’s work before the crowd. He paid no mind to the servers as they made last minute preparations and instead focused on the new series.
Entitled A New Perspective the series was more playful than previous ones. All ten were in full color and each featured a different insect from a praying mantis to a jumping spider to a honey bee to a dragonfly. Each extreme close-up showcased a surprising amount of detail and the compositions made the insects seem almost…cute. From the way the praying mantis tilted its head to the side like a curious puppy to the way the spider held up its mandibles like someone playing peek-a-boo each was designed to make the viewer smile.
to his favorite series: Two Hearts. It had been a long time coming but finally the world would know.
uest list carefully and he wanted to make sure the most important parties were present. Augustus watched the door closely mentally checking off when the certain guests arrived. His expression lit up immediate
ed surprising many nearby guests with the causal greeting. “When mom told me you bought an art gallery I didn’t believe her. But you
es well…an old man needs a
iends about tonight they were super jealous. How the heck did you ever meet him let alone convince him to be a part of this?”
inked.
something?” Marched asked eyeing his father suspiciously.
ow what you are talking about,” Augustus said.
since he called this morning to say he was taking the day off
he isn’t messing around.”
at, not when…”
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group. They were all instantly captivated by the matching twins. Aria wore a green dress while her brother wore an actual suit complete with bow tie and green handkerchief in the pocket. Dressed in a suit his resemblance to not just Julius but all the DaLair men was heightene
ou two look so cute!” Rose cooed.
ay so we could match mommy and daddy,” Aria proudly ann
kids were saying daddy did that mean they now knew Julius was their father? Did Macey tell them? Did it mean she and Julius were on good terms? Did t
your mommy and daddy?” Aug
hey followed Aria’s gesture to see Julius handing Macey a glass of champagne from a passing server. His arm slid around her waist as he leaned close whispering something to her before kissing her temple. Mac
e depressing cloud normally hanging over him had completely dissipated.
ike the other dresses she had worn it was off the shoulder leaving her neck exposed and allowing her to display a diamond necklace with a large, oval cut emerald for its centerpiece. As always her hair was pinned up.
andpa!”
now fully aware the entire DaLair family was in attendance. Their attention focused on the gorgeous redhead on Julius’s arm and their five-year-old copies. Many followed the gossip c
chuckled looking down at the excited Aria and Caden. Their enjoyment at being surrounded by family was palpable. It made her worry about what wo
?”
an annoyed glance before
insist on returning it and that’s not going t
eyes at her sister-in-law.
crow…they just love giving sparkly gifts.”
an art gallery of all things?”
pen mind,” Augustus smiled enigmatically. “And be prepared for a few surprises.”
set up was meant to deliver but it would definitely be a surprise.
oticed the pensive look that crossed Macey’s face. Her lips pressed together as she considered information that only she knew.
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ng to secure her desired photographer. Security at the door stopped her demanding her invitation. Aside from the DaLairs personnel allowed no one in without one. No amount of huffing or whining or threats swayed them.
ion waned. With the DaLair patriarch’s help she could still turn her situation around. Once she married Julius nothing would stand in her way.
ver slowly making her way through the crowd looking for the one person she came to see.
. At his side and in his arms was the now familiar redhead. She was at ease chatting to the man in front of them. Despite her humble origins and complete lack of exp
th a DaLair.
a good portion of congress and a number of executives,” Macey said earning laughter not only from Julius but the man in front of her. “But yes, personally, I find him disgusting.”
So what
even before Picasso.”
safe to say you like Van Gog
does remind me of my father.”
ur f
im.”
t be very proud to have a daughter as beautiful and intelligent as you.”
hank y
”
y said.
ilas, ple
Silas,” Macey nodded as their gue
eaned close kissing her temple saying, “Have I told you how amazi
uckled. There wasn’t a woman in the world that compared to the one in his
shen up.”
odded, “Hurry back.”
s’ room.
pped.”
Rose chuckled. He shot his brother an annoyed look but couldn’t stop his smile from returning. Nothing could ruin his mood tonight.
him. “She loves you and you have our full support for whatever you have planned.
plan?”
ause we
thing?”
es.”
you so sure?”
oman’s intuition.”