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 looked at

is yours now. It's up to

then let's all take a

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 seemed to

the room. Everyone expressed their admiration for the painting and felt lucky

good copy? Harper only came back from the countryside a

Though an heiress in high society, she had also made a name for herself in the entertainment

her words fell, a buzz of criticism filled the room. People

like it's just a good

a convincing imitation, but still not the real

a fake?

The murmurs grew louder.

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

party. It was Lucy who brought

one thing to be considerate, but it's another to fool everyone like this. My grandfather loves collecting oil paintings, and I've been

of the guests were already convinced by

remained remarkably calm without any

and

with a smile, nodding his head. Then, he carefully put the oil painting aside, never taking her eyes away from

Martin, was the Mitchells trying to humiliate you by

Lily also frowned in displeasure, while

"Sir Martin, the Mitchell family had no idea about the gift Harper sent. She...doesn't consult us on anything. Don't

Grandpa, now!" Jack commanded

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

to distance herself from

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, I like it, and I appreciate it." Paul's words were clear. He was happy with whatever Harper had gifted him, regardless of its

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