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

yours now.

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

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

really good copy? Harper only came back from the countryside a year ago. How could she possibly have Mr. Cardin's work? This feels

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

of criticism filled the room. People scrutinized

like it's just a good

imitation, but

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

to Paul's birthday party.

with an 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

that, most of the guests were already convinced by

remained remarkably calm

sit down and rest for

Then, he carefully put the oil painting aside,

humiliate you by sending a fake?" someone in

turned cold. Scott and Lily also frowned in displeasure,

the gift Harper sent. She...doesn't consult us on anything. Don't worry. I will teach her a lesson when I get

apologize to Grandpa, now!" Jack

But Harper didn't move.

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 isn't close with the family. This was certainly

distance herself from Harper, while Jack also felt

"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

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