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.

what do you think?" Paul looked

the painting is yours now. It's up to

all take

crystalline white, creating an atmosphere

their admiration for

atmosphere was abruptly shattered by a 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

prestigious White family. Though an heiress

fell, a buzz of criticism filled the

like it's just a good

convincing imitation, but still not the real

Ms. Mitchell give Paul a fake? Does her

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

invited to Paul's birthday party.

to fool everyone like this. My grandfather loves collecting oil paintings, and I've been around them enough since childhood. I know

that, most of the guests were already convinced

eyes turned to Harper, who remained remarkably calm without any hint of

over to Paul and whispered, "Grandpa, why don't you sit down and

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

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

and Lily also frowned

spoke up, "Sir Martin, the Mitchell family had no idea about the gift

Grandpa,

But Harper didn't move.

the Mitchells. Sure, Harper's our daughter, but everyone knows she was only brought back into the family last year. She usually

to distance herself from Harper, while Jack also felt

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.

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