Chapter 0154

“Are you pleased?”

Lewis’s question hung in the air, and Amber froze in shock.

However, it was not just Amber, but everyone, save for Alexander, was utterly taken aback.

The mayor of Ol‘ Mare himself had come forward, offering Missus Thompson a villa in the name of neighborhood redevelopment. The demolition of the Habergam area was ages away. That was an outright gift!

Was that extravagant present from Mayor Christian for Missus Thompson’s birthday all because Amber had put in a good word?

That was beyond belief!

“Mister Christian, I… I don’t know what to say.” Amber looked uncomfortable and was at a loss for words.

A whole villa!

Even with the redevelopment of Habergam, families would only get a commercial property and some cash, around 50 thousand dollars at most. However, those villas at Valenders Pavilion, though not huge, were in a prime spot, worth way more than a handful of commercial

properties.

The birthday gift was overwhelmingly generous!

To top it off, Mayor Christian did not just offer that jaw–dropping gift. He actually sought Amber’s approval, asking if it met her

expectations.

Was that some kind of alternate reality? It was downright incredible!

It just can’t

to her, Carmela’s jealousy was about to boil over. Her fists clenched so tight she thought her chest might

was

so why did Mayor Christian care about them so much? She was the one running the Braine family show, and she

has no objections, then we’re

threw his way. With a booming laugh, he acknowledged Amber, but as his gaze shifted to Gavin, his gaze turned to ice. “Gavin, you were saying something about not considering the New

get that idea? I want an

body shook. His legs

put Alexander and Amber in their place, but he was way out of his league. Such big decisions were way above his pay grade,

a single word with Lewis

and hard about what you’ve

huffed, “Miss Chesire is family to you, isn’t she? You’d be out of a job if not

was a mess, swaying on his feet, lips trembling like leaves

“Amber.”

Carmela with a playful grin and teased, “Missus Lowe, don’t you think we owe Amber a big

yet she bit her tongue, breathing heavily, her eyes blazing with rage. The answer was simple but oh so

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family was second best, outdone by Amber, Susanne, and Patrick!

had orchestrated the whole scene, intent on making her swallow her pride and admit defeat. He wanted her

“Carmela, apologize now!!”

predicament, went white as a sheet. He leaped forward, yanking Carmela into a bow before Amber, his voice quivering. “Amber… I mean, Miss Chesire! We’re so grateful for your forgiveness. Your aunt and I were wrong!”

Chesire Group is a force to be reckoned with, and we’re convinced It would bring the town fortunes!”

her neck, could not even raise her head, defiant to the end. Her anger inside threatened

Her lips slowly began

“Pfft!”

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