Little did Michael know, his father, Alexander, was also present at the light show hosted by the Reyes Corporation.
At the banquet hall where the reception was held, Alexander mingled quietly with the crowd, observing his son's success from a distance. He had kept his presence a secret, not wanting to overshadow Michael's big night. It had been years since they had spoken, and Alexander felt pride and regret as he watched his son shine.
The hall was filled with chatter and laughter as guests enjoyed the food and drinks. Alexander found a corner where he could observe without being noticed. He watched Michael interacting with his guests, seeing the confidence in his son's demeanor.
And then, observed him as he walked over to the couple that almost fought during his speech before the light show, Catherine and Joshua. While he was watching them, he didn't notice that someone was already behind him.
"What are you doing here, Mr. Tan?"