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

yours now.

let's all

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 seemed to pull the

their admiration for the painting and felt lucky to be viewing

came back from the countryside a year ago. How could she possibly have Mr. Cardin's work? This feels like a trick, just trying to make

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

the room. People scrutinized

just a

a convincing imitation, but still

Ms. Mitchell give Paul a

The murmurs grew louder.

said softly, "Lucy, don't say that. Maybe Harper just wanted to surprise Grandpa and got a fake because

invited to Paul's birthday party. It was Lucy who

one thing to be considerate, but it's another to fool everyone like this. My grandfather loves collecting oil paintings, and I've been around them enough since childhood. I know a fake when I see

guests were already convinced

eyes turned to Harper, who remained

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

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

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

Scott and Lily also frowned

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

apologize to Grandpa, now!"

But Harper didn't move.

only brought back into the family last year. She usually keeps to herself and isn't

desperate to distance herself from Harper, while Jack also

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."

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