Chapter 0017

“A mahogany casket?!” The entire banquet hall was in shock.

What was Alexander thinking, giving Donovan a birthday gift like this?! If he showed no repentance, Donovan would never show mercy!

Donovan’s face was so ashen that everyone thought he might have a heart attack.

“You are out of your mind, Alexander!” Donovan roared, his face contorted in

anger.

What a way to ruin his seventieth birthday. The feast had not even begun, and Alexander had completely disrupted it. This was simply unacceptable!

Alexander would pay for this!

“Sir Chesire, it seems you’re quite fond of this mahogany casket,” mused Alexander as he stared at Donovan’s livid expression proudly. Then, he continued, “My wife and my daughter suffered for five years. After years of military service defending the North, I’m finally back. How do you feel about that? Donovan, it’s your turn to speak!”

Donovan was fuming, trembling as he shouted, “You’re outrageous! Alexander, do you really think I won’t kill you?”

Around him, many of the Chesire family relatives, as well as the closest guests, joined in with accusations and berated Alexander.

“Alexander, you’ve gone too far!”

“Disrespecting someone in a higher position is a crime that deserves death!”

to say something. How should we deal with Alexander? We can’t let

evil grin on his face and

and Zoe are truly despicable! Olivia’s fifth birthday is in seven days, and I want both you and Zoe to kneel at the entrance during her birthday banquet and

Herbert was furious.

punched the main banquet table, and his temper was on the verge

they were seeing this man for the first time.

insane, and genuinely so!

a seven–day ultimatum for Herbert, gifting Donovan a mahogany casket, and

beyond madness; he was a complete

tugged at Alexander’s sleeve as

doing? It’s too late to apologize now; even kneeling and begging won’t work! We could’ve talked it out

what I need to,” Alexander continued, ignoring the judging gazes around him and seemingly unfazed. “Remember,

pale–faced Olivia in

were bloodshot, and

already exited the grand banquet hall, taken the elevator down, and walked out of the

shone brightly, and everything seemed clearer.

“M–Mister Kane, Miss Chesire.. Is there anything else you’d like

quick–witted Maxine was. He did not need to say anything for her to naturally call

get used to

her trembling hands as if

into his pocket and taking out the

Amber had covered her ears, unwilling to listen to his explanation. Even before coming to the birthday celebration, Amber was in a gloomy mood, and they shared the ride

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