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

is yours now. It's

then let's all

unveiled 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 the landscape a sense of depth that

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

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,

heiress in high society, she had also made a name for herself in

filled the room. People scrutinized the painting, finding

like it's just

convincing imitation, but

a fake? Does

The murmurs grew louder.

gently tugged at her shirt and said softly, "Lucy, don't say that. Maybe Harper just wanted to

to Paul's birthday party.

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

the guests were already

Harper, who remained remarkably calm without any

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

carefully put the oil painting aside, never taking

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

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

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

Grandpa,

But Harper didn't move.

back into the family last

desperate to distance herself from Harper, while

"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 happy with

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