Chapter 42

• After ten years of residing in Madrid, Spain, to finish her education, Cecilia has finally been back in Manila. A lavish welcoming celebration was organized for her by her parents Don Francisco and Doña Susana de Ayala. They are very good friends and business partners with the Rocha family. Their enterprises involve constructing builders and real estate, Cecilia is their only child
• Due to their riches and connections, the aristocratic family attended the party and chose those who had the most clout and influence in society. There are several influential politicians, expatriates, diplomats, and well-known celebrities.
• The welcoming celebration was held in the garden beside the pool, where every tree is lit up at night and looks just lovely. Everything is set up with opulence, including gorgeous floral arrangements and table arrangements. Additionally, one of the five-star hotels with a well-known international chef provided catering for the event. The de Ayala family believes that first impressions are important, therefore they worked hard to make the setting ideal and artistically enhanced so that everyone attending would be eager to meet Cecilia.