Grandpa Chan stood on stage as he welcomed Lucius Ting. Cedric looked at his friends, Nicole and Miguel on stage, both initially had a look of surprise, but they quickly covered it up with fake smiles as Lucius passed them.
"This man is Lucius Ting." Grandpa Chan introduced as he placed a hand on Lucius' shoulder.
Cedric looked around, observing the confused and shocked look that the audience had on their faces, many had begun whispering among themselves.
"Do you think he is the old patriarch's illegitimate son?" A woman at the next table whispered. Her voice was loud enough that Cedric could hear her conversation with her companions.
"Well, men from that social circle are known to have mistresses, but it's odd that his wife would be willing to welcome the boy. Madam Chan has provided him with two sons, and their eldest already has a son." Her companion whispered back.