Skylar thought, "Joe's here?"
Skylar suddenly remembered Gloria mentioning Nicole's move here when she was young. Nicole was well-known within the Clusian community and had helped many people over the years.
For this 80th birthday celebration, many people from the Clusian community would be attending, along with some of Nicole's family friends.
There would be quite a crowd. Fortunately, the event was held at a large mansion, almost like a castle, big enough to comfortably hold everyone.
Once Skylar stepped out of the car, she looked closely at the familiar vehicle parked nearby. The license plate confirmed it—it was Joe's car.
She had initially thought she would have to wait a few more days to find a chance to meet him. But it looked like she would see him sooner than expected. While she had come here feeling somewhat disinterested, her mood suddenly lifted.
Security guards were stationed at the entrance, checking invitations. With such a big event, the family wanted to ensure no uninvited media or unwelcome guests snuck in.
Each invitation had a unique identifier, allowing entry only for the person it was issued to. There was no way to impersonate someone else.
Skylar handed over her invitation. Once inside, she located a staff member, introduced herself, and was discreetly guided through a side entrance into the mansion. She was brought directly to see Nicole.
Though Nicole was a few years older than Gloria, she was in slightly better health.
"Skye, you've finally arrived." Nicole greeted her warmly upon seeing Skylar. Several of Nicole's friends were full of praise for Skylar. Nicole knew well that Skylar was an exceptionally capable young woman.
On top of that, she was also the granddaughter-in-law of one of her dearest friends. Having lived a long life, Nicole had become an expert at reading people. She could tell a person's character with just a glance.
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