Chapter 1799:

“Just a little token for you,” Clive replied smoothly.

“But it’s not my birthday,” Elyse pointed out, her brow furrowing in confusion.

Clive paused for a moment, then explained, “You won that competition a while back, didn’t you? I was swamped at the time and never got the chance to celebrate properly. Think of this as my long-overdue congratulations.”

“Oh, well, thank you!” Elyse said graciously, accepting the gift with a shy smile.

Peyton’s eyes nearly bugged out of his skull as he gaped at the exchange. “Where’s mine?” he demanded, crossing his arms with mock indignation.

“Yours?” Clive echoed, raising an eyebrow as if the thought hadn’t crossed his mind.

mine! I inherited the family hospital, you know! I’m the head honcho now. Doesn’t that warrant a little something?” Peyton asked,

moment. “You inherited a whole

She gets a fancy present, and I have nothing? Come

flashed him a tight-lipped smile, his eyes twinkling with mischief. “Fine. But in your

was positively seething with

master of feigned ignorance, acted as though he hadn’t a

the lid of the gift box with a gleam of curiosity in her eyes. Nestled inside was a delicate


from the box, gave it a gentle spritz into the air, and inhaled deeply. “Wow, it smells divine! What brand is

a charming grin, his tone warm as honey. “It’s a creation from my company’s perfume line—still under wraps, not

like a child on Christmas morning. “That’s

fresh tales at g aln ov el s

does smell rather nice—I caught a whiff too. Since

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