Isadora-Tnn

10. All truthes uncovered

The day turned to night as the stars twinkled in the sky. The large ballroom was filled with people drinking and chatting.

On the balcony, Marjorie and Reece stood overlooking the view,
"I knew this would be fancy, but this is next level" the woman overlooks the crowd and Reeves laughs,
"My father does like to go all out" Autumn replies as she walked out with her husband.

"Autumn! Winter! You both look incredible! Morticia and Gomez?" Marjorie smiled at the couples in their costume,
"A classic" the man replied,
"Aw and you even have a little Wednesday!" The couple were truly perfect for the costume they had picked out.

"It feels rather strange to be away from her" Autumn said, thinking about her sweet baby. This night was the first she had spent away from her daughter since she was born. Every hour they were together.
"Where is my niece tonight?"
"With Sorscha and Clodagh, they didn't want to leave Quinn and offered to look after her too"
"How nice of them"

"Yes. Have you seen our father?"
"Not yet" the blonde replies,
"Me neither" the brunette lifts the glass in her hand and downs the rest of her drink,
"What's that, your 3ed?" Her brother smirks causing the woman to glare at him,
"6th I believe" Winter speaks up,
"Wow Aut, you've been here what? 20 minutes?"
"Have you met our father?"
"Yeah she's got a point there" Marjorie adds.

The couple continue to talk as the party runs smoothly. Or as everyone thought. In a private room away from the crowds, Roger stood on the phone,
"She'll take the money if she knows what's good for her"
"And if she doesn't?" A man on the other end of the phone asks,
"She will. Either way, money or not, Isadora will be gone by tonight"
"She cannot find out the truth"
"She won't" the man replied.
"She's a smart girl. She best not find out anything Roger"
"She won't" he repeated, "And besides, everyone has a price"
"Well find out hers"
The call cuts off and the man stands there. He drops his phone back into his blazer pocket and straightens his tie before leaving the room.

The man walks into the ballroom and looks over the people enjoying themselves. He smirks to himself as he watches his fortune. Tonight is the night. The night everything will finally be exactly what he wanted.

Two women stand at a table with their drinks chatting,
"Oh there is Roger!" She acknowledges the man's entrance, "This ball is fantastic as always"
"Roger out does himself every year"

"He does, did you hear his daughter recently had a baby?"
"I did, there wasn't a public announcement which was rather strange for the knights though" the woman nods,
"I suppose Autumn wanted to keep it quiet, you know how his children are" she sips from her glass,
"Mhm. I'm not why they don't want to be closer to their family name! Their father is a brilliant man"
"Yes and very wealthy, he gives them everything. Especially after their mother left all those years ago"
"Yes, you're right. And now he's got that blond woman doesn't he?"
"Yes, what's it, Siobhan?"
"Yeah. I believe she used to work as manager at one of the nurseries"
"One way to meet your next husband, sleep with your boss!" The woman laughs,
"Do you think she's doing it for the money?" The other gasps,
"Well she is quite young isn't she?"
"And very beautiful, that photo on the announcement? She does look young though"
"Can't be much older than his children" she shakes her head,
"Probably all in for the money, I heard they're getting married too"
"Girlfriend isn't enough for some. They want the commitment. Means she'll get everything in the will too"
"We all know of of those"
"Mmmhmmm" she nods.

...

Outside the building, Isadora stands debating her next move. She can hear the music and talk from everyone inside. Sighing, she lifts her dress and walks up the large streps.

The doors are opened by staff and Isadora hands them the invitation. Another staff member walk up to them after seeing the girl,
"If you'd like to come with me miss, Mr Knight has asked to speak privately with you when you arrive"
"Of course" the brunette smiles before leading her down a hall.