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

yours now. It's up

all take a

an

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

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

daughter of the prestigious White family. Though an heiress

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

like it's just a good

convincing imitation, but still not the

Paul a fake? Does her

The murmurs grew louder.

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

Paul's birthday party. It was Lucy who

are too kind," Lucy said with an air of superiority. "It's one thing to be considerate, but it's another to fool everyone like this.

most of the guests were

who remained remarkably calm without any hint of

sit down and rest for a bit? You must

Paul replied with a smile, nodding his head. Then, he carefully put the oil painting

humiliate you by sending a

also frowned in displeasure,

no idea about the gift Harper sent. She...doesn't consult us on anything.

Grandpa, now!"

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

from Harper, while Jack also felt

voice cut through the tension. "Alright, this is my birthday party, and it's not the time to stir any trouble. Even if it's a good fake,

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