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.

not particularly valuable, but it’s the thought that counts. My gift represents my

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rested her chin on her hand, her gaze

aloof and arrogant Thaddeus was showing a surprisingly approachable

to admit that he was quite the

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

dislike for Thaddeus was etched into his

observed Emeric’s expression and

vain. He had deeply hurt Evadne, and in doing so, he had crossed

hole in the

Emeric lifted the red cloth

transparent glass box was a

widened and her heart pounded as she fought back

Are you okay?” Emeric noticed her

quickly regained her composure, her eyes brimming

Mr. Thaddeus gave me, I really like

voice echoed throughout the banquet hall, and

entire Ashbourne family was taken aback, including

this phoenix crown, which seemed more like a well–crafted prop than a precious artifact, had

understand.” Emeric

rush to explain. Instead, her eyes sparkled as she tried to suppress her excited emotions. She turned to Thaddeus and asked, “Mr. Thaddeus, may I ask here you found

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 sell. When I expressed my intention to give it to you as a birthday gift, he was moved and gave it to me without a word. That’s how

he finished speaking, Myra’s eyes welled up with tears. She softly asked, “Is

Thaddeus nodded, “Indeed”

mouth, Myra struggled to hold back her

searched for “Love In A Fallen City”

series over two decades ago that became a sensation when it aired on

lead actress, who played the queen, was none

celebration, the network even created a separate stage for Myra to perform as the queen, earning her

in the show the stunning queen was adorned with

her gaze towards

her dislike for Thaddeus, she had to

of time and effort into acquiring this crown, which held significant meaning for

look at Thaddeus was no longer hostile. “Thaddeus, well done. Your gift is

me,” Thaddeus replied, his heart pounding with

would probably have a sleepless night

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

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cunning and manipulative, but he was defeated by Thaddeus

another gift. It’s a token of

smiled, his eyes clear and bright. “My grandfather and I will represent the Abernathy Group and donate thirty million dollars to the Myra Foundation

Everyone gasped.

Thirty million!

the Abernathy Group certainly knew how to make a

up and he gave

Avery, he was

hand nonchalantly and laughed, “I’ll also donate!

cheered, “That’s very

Chambers Group, which shared equal status, could not sit

waved

donating forty million to the Ashbourne family’s

the face lost by Avery, then it’s money well spent.” Matthew

Thaddeus and

My hat’s off to you,” Avery said, adjusting his gold–rimmed glasses with a cold glint

words,

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