9 Ambition

''Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome Mr Austin Blake as he comes onto the stage.'' Katerina's sonorous voice rang in the hall, making everyone hold their breath for a second.

Clap!

Clap!

A resounding applause rang from one corner, and it soon spread across the hall, submerging the atmosphere in a standing ovation.

The guests cheered, seeing the young man climb the stage, his face not at all aloof.

Over to Marcus and Lana's table, their bulging eyes and sagging jaw said everything they were feeling inside.

''W-what is going on?'' Lana stammered, her eyes fixed on the young man on the stage.

The same could be said for Marcus. He had encountered way too many surprises in his life, but this was off the chart.

''What… isn't that your ex-husband?''

''I think so.''

''You think so?'' Marcus rolled his eyes, his attention still on Austin.

''See I'm equally lost here, he's supposed to be homeless by now… or could it be that you worked the way for him?''

''Worked the way for him? Damn, do you
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