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

now.

then let's all take a

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 the landscape a sense of depth that seemed

filled the room. Everyone expressed their admiration for

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

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

filled the room. People scrutinized the painting, finding

like it's just

a convincing imitation, but still

give Paul a fake?

The murmurs grew louder.

Lucy, Lauren gently tugged at her shirt and said softly, "Lucy, don't say that. Maybe Harper just wanted to surprise Grandpa and got a fake because

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

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

most of the guests were already convinced by

to Harper, who remained remarkably calm without

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

nodding his head. Then, he carefully put the oil painting aside, never taking

Martin, was the Mitchells trying to humiliate you by sending a fake?" someone in the crowd

frowned in displeasure, while Benjamin

Martin, the Mitchell family had no idea about the gift Harper sent. She...doesn't consult us on anything. Don't worry. I will teach her a lesson when I get

Grandpa, now!"

But Harper didn't move.

only brought back into the family last year. She usually keeps to herself and isn't close with the family. This was

from

it's a good fake, I like it, and I appreciate it." Paul's words were clear.

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