I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 74

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?" Paul looked at

painting is yours now. It's up to

all

personally unveiled the canvas. It revealed a snowy landscape, stunning in its simplicity. Mountains and rivers faded into the crystalline white, creating an

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

warm atmosphere was abruptly shattered by a skeptical voice. "Is this a really good copy? Harper only came back from the countryside a year ago. How could she possibly have Mr.

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

filled the room.

just

but still

give Paul a

The murmurs grew louder.

Maybe Harper just wanted to surprise Grandpa and got a

wasn't actually invited to Paul's birthday party. It was

air of superiority. "It's one thing to be considerate, but it's another to fool everyone like this. My grandfather loves collecting oil paintings, and I've been around them enough since childhood. I know a fake when I see

the guests were already

remained remarkably

to Paul and whispered, "Grandpa, why don't you sit down and rest for a bit? You must be tired after standing for so

carefully put the oil painting

trying to humiliate you by sending a fake?" someone in the crowd

Scott and Lily also frowned in displeasure, while

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

apologize to Grandpa, now!" Jack commanded

But Harper didn't move.

get the wrong idea about the Mitchells. Sure, Harper's our daughter, but everyone knows she was only brought back into the

desperate to distance herself from Harper,

tension. "Alright, this is 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 words were clear. He was

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