Chapter 9 — The Table Below the Stage

The Coastal Vision Benefit began a little after nine.

Lucius stepped from the limousine with Seraphine beside him, and photographers called his name while Lenette beamed behind them.

When a reporter asked whether Seraphine was Mrs.

Beckworth, Lucius did not correct him; he only moved closer to her and smiled for the camera.

Thea broadcast the whole entrance to her followers.