The ceremony, which was to be fol owed by champagne and a traditional Medinian celebration, with local food and music, was timed for sunset. The whole idea was that the extended twilight would bathe the new center with its large, modern sculpture of a pearl, with a soft, golden glow to celebrate the homecoming of Ambrosi Pearls. Unfortunately, clouds were interfering with the ambiance. A large crowd of Atraeus and Ambrosi family were present along with locals, clients and of course the media. Constantine and Sienna were there, happily showing off their dark-eyed, definitely blond baby girl. Unbearably cute, Amber Atraeus had clearly inherited the luminous Ambrosi looks and a good helping of the Atraeus charisma. Lucas and Carla, who had been married for several months, had just returned from an extended holiday in Europe. Looking happy and relaxed, they hadn’t started a family yet, but Zane privately thought it wouldn’t be long. Lilah frowned at the gloomy sky, squeezed his hand and checked her watch.
