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.

think?" Paul looked

now. It's up to you,"

all take

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

Everyone expressed their admiration for the painting and felt lucky to

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

of the prestigious White family. Though an heiress in high society, she had

criticism filled the room. People scrutinized the painting, finding

just a

convincing imitation, but

Paul a fake? Does

The murmurs grew louder.

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

to Paul's birthday party. It was Lucy who

really 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. My grandfather loves collecting oil paintings,

of the guests

Harper, who remained remarkably calm without any

whispered, "Grandpa, why don't you sit down and rest for a bit? You must

carefully put the oil painting aside, never taking

Martin, was the Mitchells trying to humiliate you by sending a fake?" someone

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

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

apologize to Grandpa, now!" Jack

But Harper didn't move.

only brought back into the family last year. She usually keeps to herself and isn't close with the family. This was certainly not our intention.

to distance herself from Harper, while Jack also

stir any trouble. Even if it's a good fake, I like it, and I appreciate it."

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