Chapter 318

Evadne sat up involuntarily, her heart pounding in her chest as she fixed her gaze on the stage.

Debby, the closest to her, noticed the change in her demeanor and saw the deepening color in her sister’s eyes.

The crowd’s attention was once again drawn away from Avery and onto the stage.

“Hey! This is a gift from my grandson, my grandson!” Hamilton excitedly patted Cassius on one side and Jeff on the other.

He knew his grandson would step up. Hamilton thought, “He couldn’t let that cunning Chambers boy steal the show, could he?” “Hey, Jeff, your youngest seems to have a thing for llana, doesn’t he?” Hamilton asked, his white eyebrows raised in mischief.

“Ilana?”

“I mean Evadne. That’s her nickname, I’m used to calling her that.” Hamilton corrected himself.

Jeff pursed his lips, his expression unreadable. “Our youngest has always been a free spirit, I don’t really know what he’s thinking” “You don’t know?”

Hamilton chuckled, “On Myra’s birthday, your boy pulls out an antique worth over 3 million. If that’s not trying to impress Emeric, then what is? Seems like he’s really got his heart set on Evadne.”

“The affairs of the younger generation are too complicated” Jeff’s smile was a bit stiff.

“Even so, I do have to chime in.”

Hamilton leaned back comfortably, a triumphant look on his face. “Evadne’ll definitely end up with my grandson. So, Jeff, my advice to you is to tell your boy there are plenty of fish in the sea. With Avery’s talents and looks, he can surely find someone more suitable. No need to waste precious time on someone he can’t have.”

-Jeff was taken aback and could only manage a sheepish smile.

Even Cassius, sitting beside him, couldn’t hide his surprise, his lips curling in a small smirk.

Mr. Hamilton, always playing his cards close to his chest. It showed just how charismatic and daring he was in his youth.

Beneath the shadows, a handsome face was shrouded in an icy frost.

He expected Thaddeus to give a gift, but he didn’t expect him to make such a grand gesture. It completely caught him off guard!

At that moment, the host brought another tray covered in red cloth and placed it on the display table.

At the same time, steady footsteps echoed from behind Avery.

With a cold gaze, he turned to see Thaddeus, dignified and composed, making his appearance.

“Mrs. Myra, this is my birthday gift to you.”

Thaddeus stood next to Avery, his handsome features like something out of a painting, his eyes twinkling with a gentle smile. “1 wish you a happy birthday and all the best.”

His courteous demeanor was that of a true gentleman.

Hamilton couldn’t hide his grin, his grandson was clearly superior to that bespectacled boy!

Evadne glanced at Thaddeus, her eyes filled with mixed emotions.

What she was really curious about, however, was what this filthy man had chosen as a gift for Myra.

Avery had already set a high bar with his unique and expensive antique. What could Thaddeus possibly present to outshine him?

“Thank you for your wishes, Mr. Thaddeus. I’m honored that you and Mr. Hamilton could join my birthday celebration.” Myra replied graciously, her demeanor warm and welcoming.

Emeric locked at Thaddeus with a smirk. On the surface, he didn’t show much, but inside, he was anything but pleased

After all, this rascal was the one who had deeply hurt his precious Evadne!

And yet, Thaddeus had the audacity to show his face at the Ashbourne family event.

He had to give it to him, his nerve was impressive.

gift represents my sincerity, and I hope you’ll like it, Mrs. Myra.” Thaddeus spoke with humble

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her gaze fixed on Thaddeus, a smirk on

aloof and arrogant Thaddeus was showing

had to admit that he was quite

sincerity, let’s take a look.” Emeric said nonchalantly, as though he was doing Thaddeus

chuckled inwardly, his dislike for Thaddeus was etched into his

observed Emeric’s expression and couldn’t help but

was all in vain. He had

gaping hole

and Emeric lifted the red

box was a golden phoenix crown

heart pounded as she

noticed her distress and gently squeezed her

eyes brimming with tears

the gift Mr. Thaddeus gave me, I really like it. I

the banquet hall, and everyone heard her

Ashbourne family was taken aback,

which seemed more like a well–crafted prop than a precious artifact, had touched

don’t quite understand.”

emotions.

“It’s quite a tale. I found it through several channels, eventually locating it at the home of a retired prop master. He had been keeping this golden crown all this time. I wanted to buy it at a high price, but he refused to

with tears. She softly asked, “Is

Thaddeus nodded, “Indeed”

Myra struggled to hold back

quickly searched for “Love In A Fallen City” on her

popular series over two

actress, who played the queen,

had shot to fame because of this show. During the station’s anniversary celebration, the network even created a separate stage for Myra to perform as

image that Myra portrayed in the show the stunning queen was

exclaimed, her

to admit

of time and effort into acquiring this crown,

listening quietly, was deeply moved. His look at Thaddeus was no longer hostile. “Thaddeus, well done. Your gift is very considerate, and

Emeric, you flatter me,” Thaddeus replied, his heart pounding with

probably have a sleepless night filled with

favor, even earning praise from Chairman Emeric. Anger rolled over him like a

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being cunning and manipulative, but he was defeated by Thaddeus over

another gift. It’s a token of my grandfather

represent the Abernathy Group

Everyone gasped.

Thirty million!

the Abernathy Group certainly knew how to

and he gave a

Avery, he was completely

also donate! Just a bit

cheered, “That’s

made a move, the Chambers Group, which shared equal status, could not sit idly

waved

is donating forty million to the Ashbourne family’s fund?

forty million can redeem the face lost by Avery, then it’s

their gifts, Thaddeus and Avery

you to be so cunning. My hat’s off to you,” Avery said, adjusting his gold–rimmed glasses with a cold glint in his eyes. “This time, I’ll let you have it, but

words,

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