His Lordship Alexander Kane by Useless Caesar

Chapter 0147

Amber stepped out of the dealership, her face still a shade too pale, her hands

shaking slightly.

She was the General Manager of New Chesire Group, second in command only to

Patrick. In truth, however, Patrick was hardly ever at the company. Amber was the

one with the real clout, managing finances and personnel.

She tackled major challenges for the company recently, facing one crisis after

another.

However, to casually drop nearly 3.6 million to buy her parents cars was beyond her

wildest dreams.

“Amber, time to hop in,” Alexander called out, already in the driver’s seat. He settled Olivia into the back and tapped the passenger seat invitingly. “The cars will be here

tomorrow. No need to worry.”

Amber managed a wry smile.

It was not about worry; it was sheer disbelief. Just how deep were Alex’s pockets? He

Amber had only been in the car for a short while when she pulled a worried face and retrieved her phone from her crossbody bag.

It was her aunt calling.

this be about…” Her heart raced as she looked at

of September was a time her aunt rarely reached out except for one thing: Grandma’s birthday was

forced smile and quickly

What a nuisance.

aunt loved to make a big deal out of Grandma’s birthday, throwing a lavish party and expecting the whole clan

She was more interested in rubbing elbows with the wealthy and powerful guests, always looking to snag a favor or two. She ran the show, calling

together a modest gift, sometimes just 30 dollars. At every party, the family’s stinginess was the talk of the

and Dad. We’re

wheel and offered Amber a reassuring smile. “I’ve got the gift

“But…”

to protest but then just nodded, resigned.

back for a while but had not

such a milestone day, there was no way she would miss it–not with

were going, no

town of Ol‘

out onto the street. The old neighborhood had not been designed with parking in mind, so guests‘ cars lined the block outside the community entrance.

packed. Thankfully, the Braines‘ ground- floor apartment came with a quaint twenty–square–meter courtyard spacious enough for

out of plates! Someone dash to

not even fresh! Swap them out! I only buy top–notch imported greens. What

got for Mom? Get her changed, quick! It’s a high–end piece

+15 BONUS

booming voice dominated the courtyard chatter. A hefty

commanding presence, she had married Gavin Lowe, a

clout to be known around the

had taken the reins of the Braine

place, making sure everyone knew she

so long?” Carmela