Chapter 179 Two Troublemakers +2 Bonus " Kaia , " his voice came through the receiver , overly casual , " before the wedding , don't you think Lucien should stop by for a visit ? " Of course Tobias was anxious . He'd handed over 35 % of his company's shares as a wedding gift , but he still hadn't even met Lucien face to face . Without that connection , how was he supposed to ask Lucien for help later ? Otherwise , wasn't this marriage a total loss on his part ? Kaia's lips curled in a cold smile . She didn't even hesitate . " Dad , I've been swamped lately . There's so much to handle for the wedding , and you're not exactly helping with any of it . I have to manage it all myself . " Unless you want something to go terribly wrong on the wedding day ? " Tobias was furious , but he didn't dare provoke her further . " Fine . You focus on the wedding . After it's over , when you come back to visit , I'll sit down with Lucien properly . " Kaia let out a dry chuckle . Visit ? What family was there left to visit ? That so - called home had long been empty . 1/7 Chapter 179 Two Troublemakers +2 Bonus Sally , on the other hand , had been uncharacteristically quiet lately , She barely went out after work , spending most of her time inside . Even when the socialite group chats tagged her with passive - aggressive comments , she ignored them all . That evening , Tobias stumbled home reeking of alcohol . Sally dutifully brought him a glass of water . " Tobias , Kaia's wedding is in a few days . Maybe you should case up on the drinking . " Just the mention of it made Tobias more irritable . Kaia hadn't even asked him for input on the guest list . It was the Graves family's butler who'd called to ask if he had anyone to invite . Now , just days before the wedding , he had to run around town handing out invitations like a fool . How humiliating was that ? He yanked off his tie , face sour . " Don't worry , I've got it handled . If I don't keep up appearances , how are we supposed to survive in this world ? You think money grows on trees ? " 2/7 : 14:50 Chapter 179 Two Troublemakers +2 Bonus Sally didn't argue . Instead , she gently massaged his temples . " Calm down . Kimberly's been behaving herself lately , practicing her etiquette at home every day . Now that Kaia is getting married, maybe it's time we started looking for a match for Kimberly too . " " Just wait a little longer , " Tobias muttered , slouching deeper into his armchair . " There's no rush . We can talk about it after the wedding . " Truthfully , he wasn't in the mood . Kimberly , in his mind , would never measure up to Kaia - his daughter with his late wife . Sometimes , he even regretted it . Lillian had been the better woman . His mistress - turned - wife , Sally , simply lacked that long - term vision and grace . Sally's eyes dimmed , but she said nothing . She kept her silence as always . But her patience was wearing thin . Kaia asked Kayla to be one of her bridesmaids . When Alyssa found out , she pouted , " Kaia ! Why didn't you ask me ? " Kaia couldn't help but laugh . " You're on Lucien's side of the family , " 3/7 14:50 Chapter 179 Two Troublemakers +2 Bonus "That doesn't count , " Alyssa huffed , clinging to Kaia's arm . " I have to be one of your bridesmaids . I'm your real family . Mr. Tobias Domont is totally biased , so I need to represent your side properly . Besides , you've got two troublemakers lurking on your end . " A warmth spread through Kaia's chest at Alyssa's words . " Alright , " she agreed , smiling . " As long as your grandfather doesn't object , you're in . " " As for those two troublemakers ... Don't worry , " Kaia added calmly . " Kimberly and her mother won't be anywhere near my wedding . " Alyssa nodded forcefully . " Good . They don't deserve to show their faces . Those two would definitely stir up trouble . I've never met a worse pair than your stepmother and her daughter . " " By the way , " she added with a sly grin , " who are Lucien's groomsmen ? " Kaia thought for a moment . " Probably just his usual friends . " Alyssa's face immediately fell . " Can't he pick someone new ? I'm sick of those guys , " Kaia chuckled . Given Lucien's personality , it was a miracle he had friends at all - let alone ones who could tolerate him long enough to be part of a wedding party . 4/7 14:50 Chapter 179 Two Troublemakers In the end , Landon and Calvin were chosen as Lucien's groomsmen . +2 Bonus " You two better stop showing up at Prosperity Hotel just to goof off , " Lucien warned . " Start reviewing those online prank challenges . Otherwise , you might not even make it past the front door . " Calvin scoffed , " Please . What kind of game could possibly stop us ? " To be accurate , Landon was handpicked by Lucien . Calvin , on the other hand , had bought his spot as a groomsman with a ten - million - dollar project investment - right after he found out Kayla was one of Kaia's bridesmaids . " Does Kayla know you're in the wedding party ? " Landon teased . Calvin scratched his nose and wisely stayed quiet . This was Landon's first time being a groomsman , and he was genuinely excited - especially after hearing Alyssa would be a bridesmaid . That was an unexpected bonus . *** A few days before the wedding , Kaia returned to the Domont Villa . 5/7 14:50 Chapter 179 Two Troublemakers +2 Bonus Almost as if he'd been waiting , Tobias showed up not long after . " Kaia , " he said with a warm smile , " how long has it been since the two of us sat down for a proper meal like this ? I asked Sue to make all your favorite dishes today . " Kaia glanced at the spread on the table , lips curving into a polite smile . " It has been a long time , Dad . " It had been so long that she'd nearly forgotten he was her father at all . " I still remember when your mom told me she was pregnant with you , " Tobias began , his voice nostalgic . " I was tied up with a project , but the moment it ended , I got on the first flight back . My hands were shaking the whole way . " You were my first child , Kaia . I was over the moon . " Sue was the one I hired to care for your mother . We didn't have much back then - my company had just started - but Lillian believed in me . She supported me through it all . " He paused , sighing , " It's been over twenty years since your mother passed . " Kaia held her fork lightly , her expression calm. " Shame the one who ended up enjoying the good days with you was Sally . " 6/7