Chapter 201 The Reputation Of Finnegan

The banquet officially began.

Although Soren wasn’t fond of grand celebrations, Jeremiah and William invited many guests, arranging more than thirty tables for the occasion.

Shortly after the feast began, guests started presenting birthday gifts.

Representing the Langdon family, Mandy gifted a customized calligraphy set. While not extravagantly priced, Soren appreciated the thoughtful gesture.

Influential figures like Gilbert and Winston also presented modest yet practical gifts.

None of these items were particularly expensive as they recognized Soren’s preference for usefulness over opulence.

Indeed, Soren was very pleased with the birthday gifts. So thoughtful of you. Thank you!”

As the number of guests giving gifts dwindled, Bruce, who had deliberately waited until now, shot Timothy a look.

The latter understood and approached with an exquisite wooden box.

Feeling the gaze of everyone, Timothy stood tall and confident.

When he reached the main table, he gave à slight bow. “Old Mr. Caulder, this is a birthday gift from the Jadeborough Zimmermans-a two-hundred-year-old snowleaf worth three million. I wish you good health and happiness in life.”

Millicent proudly remarked, “So far, our family’s gift is the most expensive. Old Mr. Caulder will surely be delighted.”

However, the smiling Soren suddenly became serious and waved his hand, saying, “This item is too valuable. Take it back.”

Huh?

The unexpected rejection left everyone bewildered.

Millicent, wanting to make a splash, was particularly dumbfounded.

Is this old man out of his mind? Why is he rejecting a snowleaf worth three million?

Only now did Finnegan notice them.

A mischievous grin played on the edges of his lips. “Are the Zimmermans really that ostentatious?”

The birthday gifts presented to Soren are merely a token of kind gesture, yet the Zimmermans opted for something extravagant. Do they not realize that Soren, with his standing, values sentiment over material extravagance?

Myla coldly remarked, “It might be tacky, and my grandpa won’t like it. Still, it’s better than some people coming empty-handed, right?”

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a subtle dig at

to hear, causing Myla to get a little annoyed.

at a loss, unsure

on a brave face and stand up to approach them. “Old Mr. Caulder, I know you don’t lack these

appreciate your gesture, but

it.”

Mr. Caulder, but-”

it back. I appreciate

atmosphere instantly turned awkward. Bruce and Timothy’s cheeks flushed

felt her anger rising in

especially in public, was

the amused and mocking looks from many guests, Millicent wished she

she cursed Soren

the Zimmerman family from Firebird Group” Desmond cautiously spoke as the Zimmerman family

latter was

responded politely,

Zimmerman related to you?”

piqued. “She’s my granddaughter

you’re Bernice’s grandfather,” Desmond exclaimed. Confirming Bruce’s identity, he quickly stood up and warmly extended his hand for a handshake. “I’m Desmond Larkin. Finnegan is my son,

“You

the people sitting with

have the right to sit with these people?

open in shock. She muttered to herself, “How is this possible? Isn’t Finnegan’s family poor? How

that he momentarily forgot

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“Are you in-laws?

“His granddaughter. Bernice, just got

reluctance

Finn’s fiancée. If that’s the case, I’ll accept the gift. Have a

scat!”

complex expression passed over Bruce’s face.

Finnegan and the Coulder

fool and could tell that it was all thanks to Finnegan. Otherwise, Soren would still refuse to accept gifts, let alone allow

was happening. Desmond had already

but to let Timothy leave first. He greeted the people

he wouldn’t have the privilege to sit at the same table with Gilbert and

going

seat, looking perplexed. He had no idea what was going on.

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