A GOLDEN EMPIRE

CHAPTER FIFTY-NINE

THE HOLLINGSWORTH FAMILY is getting reacquainted with Jordan when the doorbell rings. Walter walks into the foyer and opens the door. Two minutes later, Charles rolls his eyes upon hearing who it is. Michael walks in. In case y'all don't remember, Michael is Charles' father and Aurora, Odette, and Jordan's grandfather.

"Why did I have to hear through the news that my grandson is back in the country?"

"To be fair, I just got back today. Still kind of jetlagged but when mom and dad invited me over for dinner, I couldn't pass up the opportunity. By the way, mom and dad, the two of you have a little granddaughter."

Juliette squeals happily. She thought this would never happen. "Ahhhh I'm so happy to hear you say that. What's her name and do you have pictures?" Celine is about to be the most spoiled three year old on the planet.

Jordan chuckles. "Her name is Celine Michelle." He pulls his phone out and passes it around.

"She's so pretty." Aurora says with a smile. "I can't believe Odette and I have a little niece. How old is she?"

"She's three years old. My little love."

The dinner continues. Jordan states that he and Reese are still together and that they still plan on getting married. Reese is a Vanderbilt. His family built the railroads we still see today. Like the Hollingsworth family, the Vanderbilt family is nothing to be played with.

"Looks like there's going to be a wedding this summer. Son, what hotel are you staying at?"

"The MONDRIAN hotel."

"Why don't the three of you move in here? You know we have plenty of room. We could also turn one of the rooms into a playroom for Celine."

Jordan smiles. "I would love to but let me talk to Reese about it. When it comes to Celine, we make decisions together."

Charles and Juliette are impressed with the man that Jordan is becoming. "That's fine son. Handle your business."

Justin loves this family. He looks at Aurora with all the love in the world. He cannot wait until they get married. She feels his loving eyes on her and smiles.
She leans over to kiss him deeply, telling him that she loves him without verbally saying it.

"I love you too, pretty dove."

Dinner wraps up. Jordan stands in the foyer talking to Reese on the phone. Aurora and Odette stand by him. "I'll be there in a few. Have all of our stuff ready to go.
Alright, love you. Bye." He hangs up the phone. "Mom, Dad. I'll be back in a little while with Reese and Celine."

"Okay honeybear, come back safely!"

Jordan leaves the hideaway to go pick up his fiancé and daughter.

Justin walks into the foyer and hugs Aurora from behind. She smiles and turns around in his arms, kissing him deeply.

"Mommy, Aurora and Justin are making me feel single... even though I'm not." Odette playfully complains.

Juliette giggles and smooths the youngest's hair down. "Where's Christian tonight?"

Odette grins at the mention of her boyfriend. "He was forced into having a family night with his parents and siblings. I did invite him over though. One can only take being around Stephanie DuPont for so long before you start to lose brain cells."

Justin runs a hand through his rapidly growing hair. Aurora stands there staring at his movements with dark eyes. He can tell that she wants him. They haven't had sex in a minute. She pulls him upstairs.