A wedding was really a ceremony in which a man and a woman became husband and wife in the true sense of the words, witnessed by their family and friends.
It wasn't just a matter of having a marriage certificate. More than anything, it was about gaining society's recognition. The higher a person's status, the more important the ceremony became.
Alvin had seen Qin Emperor and his soldiers off. Now, holding a glass of wine, he watched Fox, who seemed to have finally let go of a heavy burden. A relaxed smile stayed on her face.
Alvin had never paid much attention to Fox's feelings about this. He'd thought that since everyone already knew they were together, a ceremony or a certificate couldn't matter that much.
But reality wasn't quite like that. Once the ceremony was over, everyone treated Fox differently, setting aside the casual teasing and joking they'd been used to. The gangsters in particular were much more deferential when they faced her.
If Alvin was the King of Hell's Kitchen, then today was the day the Queen took the throne. Everyone had started adjusting their place in the pecking order, and their attitude toward Fox, without even realizing it. Even the people at the school were no exception...
That was the meaning of a "ceremony," and the so-called "sense of security" Fox needed.
And it wasn't just Fox. Pepper and Shirley were the same...
Pepper ran all of Stark Industries' business. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she controlled Stark's life.
Shirley had rushed out as soon as she'd given birth...
In a way, they needed recognition, too. More than that, they needed a "sense of security."
Alvin, Stark, and Frank all had their flaws, but no one could deny that they were exceptional.
No woman could