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.”

tapped out a quick text on his phone and waved Susanne off. “Dig into the food, let the rest slide. We’re not chummy with these big shots, so sitting

there? What an

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

into the town’s upcoming

cleared his throat, 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 investors! And local businesses? Old Chesire, New Chesire, they’re not even on my

his rant, he shot Alexander a

see how tough I am now, don’t you? No matter how deep your pockets are, you’ll kneel

New Chesire

cut through the

the mayor of Ol‘ Mare,

Then, he emerged in a smart casual

“Mister… Mister Christian?!”

+15 BONUS

went from stunned

attention, but also the entourage of influential men behind him, each a heavyweight in Gr Mare, including the big shot from

Chesire, Mister

Gavin’s 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

with my team when I got wind of the celebration. I couldn’t resist coming straight over. Might I have

Boom!

barely left Lewis’s lips when the Braine family’s less fortunate kin, Gavin, Carmela, Susanne,

Mare, the esteemed Mister Christian himself, had come to

Why on earth?

was beyond belief, utterly baffling!

the birthday girl over there?”

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