Chapter 0152

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Patrick and Susanne, with the support of Alexander and Amber, made their way into the small courtyard.

The commotion at the neighborhood’s entrance had left all the relatives and friends utterly astounded. They trailed behind the group, with

even Amber’s sole uncle, Kolten Braine, not daring to step ahead of them.

Such was the vast chasm that status and identity could carve between people. No one, no matter how close, dared to cross that invisible

line.

“Hmph!”

After everyone had settled in, Carmela could not help herself but shoot Alexander a withering look. “It’s like you can never have enough money, right? However, Gavin is all about giving back. He doesn’t give a hoot about cash!”

“Just the other day, an announcement came and Gavin’s the new town mayor. You should’ve seen the line of bigwigs from major companies at our door, tripping over themselves to get on his good side!”

Gavin, the new town mayor?!

The relatives paused, then broke into a chorus of compliments. “Carmela, why keep such news under wraps? We’re right here in the old town. With Gavin as mayor, we’re all in for a treat!”

“Exactly! I’ve got some land in town. Gavin, do you think you could pull some strings and get a house up on that plot? We’re running short on building space, and that land shouldn’t go to waste!”

“A piece of cake for Gavin, just a word from him…”

forth they went. In no time, Carmela and Gavin were the stars of the show, eclipsing even the guest of

left without so much as

“Amber.”

smugness, tapping her silverware before Amber. “Your husband, Alexander, he’s got to be loaded to afford such a car, huh?“–

down to

soft smile, “Aunt Carmela, let’s not talk about that. My

“I’ll handle this.”

to the entire Chesire

The Severn Group?!

hit.Carmela like a ton of bricks. Her mouth

talk of Ol‘ Mare, was a titan. Its sheer size and influence were legendary, a giant

Tormora.

not possibly be matched by some small–town

load

might be able to believe that. But

all the Chesire men gone? No way a lady’s

he replied, “The old Chesire clan’s history

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boss now, and Amber’s calling the shots as general manager.”

at Susanne, his

paused, a lightbulb moment, and then her face lit up

son–in–law was making her birthday a day to shine,

got it right.”

plate, giving Carmela a grin. “Sis, I’ve had my share of tough times,

“Living it up…”

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