I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

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.

think?"

now.

then let's all take a

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 the landscape a sense

admiration for the painting and

only came back from the countryside a year ago. How could she possibly have Mr. Cardin's work? This feels like a trick, just

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

fell, a buzz of criticism filled the room. People scrutinized the painting, finding fault

like it's just a

a convincing imitation, but

a fake? Does

The murmurs grew louder.

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 she couldn't get the real one. Maybe someone scammed

actually invited to Paul's birthday party. It was Lucy who

"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

guests were

remained remarkably calm without any hint of

and rest for a

nodding his head. Then, he carefully put the oil painting aside, never taking her eyes away from

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

frowned in displeasure, while Benjamin glanced at the speaker

could respond, Jack spoke up, "Sir Martin, the Mitchell family had no idea about the

apologize to Grandpa, now!"

But Harper didn't move.

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

desperate to distance herself from Harper, while

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 happy with whatever Harper had