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!

happening. It

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

ego was bruised.

all nobodies, so why did Mayor Christian care about them so much? She was the one running

objections, then we’re all set.”

way. With a booming laugh, he acknowledged Amber, but as his gaze shifted to Gavin, his gaze turned to ice.

get that idea? I want an explanation,

whole body shook. His legs turned to

story to put Alexander and Amber in their place, but he was way out of his

could not muster a single word with Lewis bearing

and think long and hard about what

family to you, isn’t she? You’d be out of a job if not for her, How about a little gratitude?”

feet, lips trembling like leaves in

“Amber.”

shot Lewis a look of respect, then gently took Amber’s hand. He turned to Carmela with a playful grin and teased, “Missus Lowe, don’t you think we owe Amber

breathing heavily, her eyes blazing with rage. The

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to admit that her family was second best, outdone by Amber, Susanne,

intent on making her swallow her pride and admit defeat. He wanted her to be the architect of her own downfall.

“Carmela, apologize now!!”

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

lied through our teeth. The New Chesire Group is a

could not even raise her head, defiant to

lips slowly began

“Pfft!”

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