Chapter 0153

“Wow!”

The Braine family’s less fortunate relatives caught sight of the approaching men and jumped to their feet, their faces lighting up with excitement. “Is that Mister Garrie? What brings you to our neck of the woods?”

“And there’s Mister Reamy, Mister Kaley!”

“Look, the deputy mayor’s with them…”

Overwhelmed by the honored guest, the relatives spilled out of the courtyard, hurrying to meet the distinguished guests.

Gavin, on the other hand, rose from the couch with a relaxed air, waving off the fanfare with a chuckle. “Let’s not make a big fuss, folks! It’s just a family birthday party. We’ve got to keep it low–key! Ha!” His eyes twinkled with mischief as they briefly met Alexander’s, a silent message of triumph.

‘See that, kid? That’s the power I wield! One phone call and I’ve got the town’s VIPs lining up to pay their respects. This isn’t about money. It’s about influence, about authority!‘

“Just so you know, this isn’t setting a precedent. I don’t take gifts!”

Carmela looked delighted, her smile as wide as a blooming flower as she gloated over Alexander and Amber. She waved her arms, directing the hustle and bustle. “Someone get to the kitchen, will you? And set up another table, quick!”

The relatives were all smiles, bustling into the kitchen to whip up new dishes and dialing for takeout with a buzz of excitement. Missus Thompson even managed to stand, her hands trembling as she warmly greeted the town’s officials.

“Sis, are you ready to throw in the towel?”

Carmela was basking in her moment of triumph, a smug satisfaction she could not quite put into words. She sneered at Susanne, “Just so you know, no matter how loaded your family is, you’re not stealing my thunder!”

“And your son–in–law? Pfft, a loser’s a loser, and all the cash in the world won’t change that!”

Susanne’s face tensed, and she was on the verge of retorting.

“Mom.”

Susanne off. “Dig into the food, let the rest slide. We’re

there? What

smiles as she ushered the town leaders to their seats.” Come on, everyone, have a

everyone gathered, let’s dive into the

relishing the jealous stares from the relatives. He launched into his spiel, wine glass’in hand, “I’m set on turbocharging our economy later this year, pulling in foreign

ten minutes of his rant, he shot Alexander a challenging

see how tough I am now, don’t you? No matter how

consider New Chesire Group?!”

cut through

the mayor of

old Habergam neighborhood’s narrow streets meant Lewis’s sleek cars had to be parked just beyond the gates. Then, he emerged in a smart casual suit, leading a sweaty entourage of middle–aged men with determined

“Mister… Mister Christian?!”

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Gavin and his workmates went from stunned to springing up from the

that caught their attention, but also the entourage of influential men behind him, each a heavyweight in Gr Mare, including

Mister Kane!”

group without a second look, carefully following Alexander’s strict instructions not to use the formal title ‘palace Lord‘. He shook hands with the pair, oozing charm and politeness. “I hear today marks

the year’s second half with my team when I got wind of the celebration. I couldn’t resist coming straight over. Might I have the honor of offering my congratulations to the

Boom!

Lewis’s lips when the Braine family’s less fortunate kin, Gavin, Carmela, Susanne, Patrick… even Amber, were visibly floored. Their minds raced to keep

top dog of Ol‘ Mare, the esteemed Mister Christian himself,

Why on earth?

was beyond belief, utterly baffling!

birthday girl over there?”

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