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.

do you think?" Paul looked at

the painting is yours now. It's up to you," she

let's all take a

the canvas. It 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, giving

admiration for

skeptical voice. "Is this a really good copy? Harper only came back from the countryside a year ago. How could she possibly have Mr. Cardin's work? This feels like a trick, just trying to make Sir

an heiress in high society, she had also

her words fell, a buzz of criticism filled the room. People scrutinized

just a good

convincing imitation, but still not the real

give Paul a fake? Does

The murmurs grew louder.

just wanted

Paul's birthday party. It was Lucy who brought

air of superiority. "It's one thing to be considerate, but it's another to fool everyone like this. My grandfather loves

that, most of the guests

turned to Harper, who remained remarkably calm without

you sit down and rest for a bit? You must be tired after standing for

his head. Then, he carefully put the oil painting

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

cold. Scott and Lily also frowned in displeasure, while Benjamin glanced at the speaker

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.

to Grandpa, now!"

But Harper didn't move.

"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

desperate to distance herself from Harper, while Jack also felt

any trouble. Even if it's a good fake, I like it, and I appreciate it." Paul's words were clear. He was happy

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