Chapter 74 Apologize

Scott and Lily smiled, clearly, as son and daughter-in-law, were the first to give a gift. It was a beautifully crafted wood cane for Paul.

"Happy birthday, Dad. We wish you well," Scott and Lily said.

Paul nodded with a smile, "Good."

Next was Benjamin, who presented a unique chessboard custom-made from top-quality emeralds.

Then, Harper followed with an oil painting.

She handed it to Paul, saying, "Grandpa, happy birthday."

Paul approached the painting, clearly delighted. Everyone could sense his fondness for Harper, and they all knew the connection between Paul and the Mitchells, so no one suspected anything.

Paul looked down and asked with surprise, "Harper, is this...a Vincent Cardin?"

Vincent Cardin was a famous artist, one of Paul's favorites since he was young.

Harper nodded. "Do you like it, Grandpa?"

"Like it? I love it! Harper, this gift means the world to me. I've wanted this painting for years, but I never won it at auction."

Paul said excitedly, showing his deep appreciation for Harper. Scott and Lily smiled, clearly pleased as well.

"I'm glad you love it, Grandpa," Harper said with a gentle smile, feeling happy herself.

"Would Sir Martin mind if we all take a look?" someone suggested.

you think?"

the painting is yours now.

let's all

revealed a snowy landscape, stunning in its simplicity. Mountains and rivers faded into the crystalline white, creating an atmosphere of stillness and serenity. The artist's brushwork was confident yet delicate,

of praise filled the room. Everyone expressed their admiration for the painting and felt

"Is this a really good copy? Harper only came back from the countryside a

daughter of the prestigious White family. Though an heiress in high society, she had also made a name for herself in the

of criticism filled the room. People

just a

a convincing imitation, but still

give Paul a fake? Does

The murmurs grew louder.

tugged at her shirt and said softly, "Lucy, don't say that. Maybe Harper just wanted to surprise Grandpa and got a fake because she couldn't get the real one. Maybe someone

invited to Paul's birthday party. It was Lucy

but it's another to fool everyone like this. My grandfather loves collecting oil paintings, and I've been around them enough

the guests were already

to Harper, who remained remarkably

whispered, "Grandpa, why don't you sit down and rest for a

his head. Then, he carefully put the

humiliate you by sending a fake?" someone in

Scott and Lily also frowned in

anyone from the Martin family could respond, Jack spoke up, "Sir Martin, the Mitchell family had no idea about the gift Harper sent. She...doesn't consult

Grandpa, now!" Jack

But Harper didn't move.

added, "Don't get the wrong idea about the Mitchells. Sure, Harper's our daughter, but everyone knows she was only brought back into the family last year. She usually keeps to herself and

herself from Harper, while Jack also felt

my birthday party, and it's not the time to stir any trouble. Even if it's a good fake, I like it, and I appreciate it." Paul's

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