"Good evening, everyone! Welcome to the grand opening of Moonlit Apothecary," Lauren announced gracefully from the stage.

Lauren's beauty was legendary in Jayrodale, and all eyes were instantly drawn to her radiant presence.

She smiled warmly and continued, "I'll keep it brief—thank you for coming, and I hope you'll continue to support Moonlit Apothecary. Now, let's get the feast started!"

With that, cheers erupted from the crowd as the celebration reached its peak. Over a hundred large banquet tables were packed with guests enjoying the spread of delicious food and drinks. Laughter and conversation filled the air as people dove into the feast.

Andrew glanced at the lively scene, unsure how to respond.

Francesca, her dimpled smile glowing, approached and teased, "So, Andrew, how did we do? Lauren and I pulled off this banquet pretty well, right?"

"You did a great job," Andrew replied, grinning. "Thanks for saving me from spending a fortune."

Francesca puffed her chest p