December 8.

  The video game discussions were left in the hands of Raimon's team, as well as Joseph's; each had a lot of work to do, such as the Jewel Blizt game.

  The Carson family's guests arrived a day earlier in the evening; everyone resent there in one way or ahe hidden thoughts of people were somearalyzed by the events; Thomas was marrying a fhis wasn't a problem for most members, but for his grandmother and his brother, it was almost like prog unism. Above all, the important thing was that she regnant with twins; at six months pregnant, her belly was chubby.

  In a popur chur San Jose, a rge gathering could be seen. Some of the early Lux ics workers were gathered there, along with some workers, partners of the firm, some extra friends, and of course, close and distant family.

  -Is everything okay? - Alice asked Mrs. Carson, breaking the silence. Even Cudia didn't want to disturb a pregnant woman. Both girls were in a truce of results due to the distressing issue of being part of the repressions carried out by Ivanova.

  -Yes, dear, I don't think I get married in heels; I'll wear sneakers. My body hurts, and I have terrible back pain, - Livy murmured, totally desperate about what had happehe disastrous oute of bearing such weight was frustrating for her.

  The girls were dressed in light blue suits. Alice was one of the bridesmaids along with one of Livy's friends, a female photographer, most likely one of Ivanova's closest colleagues.

  Cudia read a fashion magazi her station. After transitioning to photography, she would focus on the fashion industry, something she began to like thanks to a French friend who taught her many siderations. Above all, the main sideration was the Ga festivals; she attended some duriime in Europe when, with a backpa hand, she traveled all over Europe by bus.

  Alice was there, along with Alice's sister, Melissa. Both were childhood friends of Cudia's, and as Alice was dating Billy, Ivanova invited her as a dy-in-waiting, much to Thomas's surprise; Cudia agreed with her mother's choices.

  -e on, Thomas must already be at the altar, - Livy replied. Five minutes of dey was all the time Thomas could wait for; a man of his taste wouldn't expeything less. Being part of that club meant following his punctuality requirements.

  All the women headed towards the altar; it was a Catholic wedding in every sense. Livy wasn't particurly religious, but love was sealed in a way she didn't know.

  To everyone's surprise, Thomas hadn't arrived. The surprise was that Thomas had a moment of nervousness uncharacteristic of his attitude. A sed wedding, 12 years ter; the inceivable thing was that the nervousness resent, even Billy noticed it wearing a bck suit, his grandfather with a e, his uncle Jeffrey, and of course his cousins Aaron and Colton.

  -Father, have a drink, - Billy replied. Aaron spoke quietly to Colton while giving a slight g the two giants, both i and width. Without giving any more attention, Thomas took a long sip.

  -It's very unusual for me to feel this way, - Thomas replied.

  Knowing a little about his father, Billy discovered that most of the time, it's best to refresh the versation. Something he learned from Julie was that when he felt exhausted aached, he always talked about things that weren't relevant at the right time.

  -How did the wsuit against Warner Animation end? - Billy asked quietly, gaining some attention. Everyone knows Warner, and everyone knows that Warner is a major media pany.

  -The court took our evide will rule again in February about the errors that may or may not occur. I think we'll pensate for the legal expenses and approval of the repurchase cuse. With what I've seen, I anized a motion; we'll iigate all forms of tax colle. By an ating firm, we'll sue those ating expenses in January. They think they have a lot to gain, but most likely in the ating expenses, we'll scrape off a few million, and the i be taxed at 14% annually. That is, since 1991, plus the iments we missed out on, that time you bid to buy the film studio, but we were short 15 million. Well, we'll even ask for a loss for their shares; that's the big hit, - Thomas said.

  -It sounds iing; we retly hired an intern; his name is Justicher from your firm. I don't think I'm mistaken, - Billy replied.

  -A hard blow for your father, but necessary, - Thomas said, sighing at his son's move; it was clear he didn't want to interfere with family and business.

  -Don't get me wrong; we have a lot to do. I'll create a food court; our branch is again in San Jose, near where I live. There's enough distance, almost about 4 kilometers per booth. We'll add a high-quality Japanese food booth. We hope the addition to the franchise will bring new programs, and of course, our pizza will start peting in Chicago and New York, in other locations, as well as create a space for Texas, - Billy ented.

  -A risky attitude, - Thomas respohinking about the franchise expansion.

  -It was Raimon's idea. He's been very proactive. I think his bonus will be substantial this year. I'm even thinking of giving him coupons, like about a hundred, so he eat. He's the one who mostly eats our products, - Billy replied.

  Even though he wished Raimon would eat better, it art of Raimon's culture. His body was robust, but that didn't matter.

  Father and son exged stories with a whiskey in hand, while the others waited in silence for the versation to end; it had been half an hour, and Thomas should have been at the altar.

  -It's incredible, everything that kid do, - Thomas said.

  -Likewise, sometimes I think he just wants a pce to belong. He doesn't care much about money or material goods other than a figures, - Billy replied.

  -Well, let's leave that for ter, - taking a deep sip, he opened his eyes, somewhat more awake. He wiped his lips with a napkin and then took some fruit-fvum to freshen his breath. Ivanova couldn't stand the smell of whiskey, and it disgusted her, whiknowingly was one of the triggers to reduce Thomas's drinking. He hadn't taken a sip for five months.

  They walked to the altar through the back door. Livy's face of anguish and anger was evident; he just smiled at her, to which Livy raised her eyebrows with absolute hatred, a sneer of pt was there; she was somewhat furious.

  -I'm sorry, my love, - Thomas said.

  -I thought you had left me at the altar. The worst thirty minutes of my life, - Ivanova murmured.

  -I would never do that, my little Matresse, - Thomas murmured.

  The father began to officiate the ceremony that would uwo souls, two bodies as one.

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