Chapter 495 Gifts

In an attempt to alleviate the awkwardness, Christina chimed in, “Ah, I wasn’t aware that you preferred to be addressed as ‘Mrs. Lazuli. Should I start calling you that as well?”

Azure grinned, playfully and gently tapping her granddaughter’s nose. “Don’t be such a tease.”


Worried that her grandmother would continue giving Nathaniel a hard time, she released Nathaniel’s hand and instead linked arms with Azure, guiding her inside the house. “Let’s go inside and have dinner. I’m famished.”

Nathaniel retrieved several bags of gifts from the trunk of the car before joining them and making his way inside.

Upon entering the residence, Christina couldn’t help but notice a few unfamiliar faces. They were dressed to the nines, and their gazes were filled with scrutiny when they saw her.

She whispered into Azure’s ear, “Grandma, did you invite them here?”

Grandma didn’t mention that there would be this many guests when we were on the phone earlier.

Azure replied softly, “Yes, I did. These are your relatives. They heard that I found my biological granddaughter and expressed their interest in meeting you.”

Many of them knew of Christina’s existence and had long since wanted to meet her.

Christina forced an awkward smile onto her lips. At that moment, she looked like a helpless child who was meeting her relatives for the first time.

A housekeeper approached Nathaniel and offered to take the bags from him. With a smile, she remarked, “Mr. Hadley, how courteous of you. The gifts you brought seem to be quite heavy.”

Azure settled herself on the couch, expressing her disapproval with a scoff. “Hmph. We don’t have space to store such gifts here. Leave them here for now, and he can take them back when they leave.”

Despite the presence of numerous relatives in the hall, Azure did not bother to hold back with her words. It was apparent that she wasn’t planning on showing Nathaniel any respect.

Naturally, Azure was well aware that her words would provoke Nathaniel and fuel his anger. She could not be happier than to watch him lose his temper, as it would provide her with a valid reason to urge Christina to leave him.

Hence, she waited patiently for his reaction.

discomfort. She found herself caught in the middle, torn between her loyalty to Nathaniel and her family

and Grandma. Given his temper,

thought, Christina cast a worried glance

composed as he stood beside Christina. It was as if Azure’s words had no

to affect or hurt

gifts are not to your liking, Mrs. Lazuli. However, since I have already brought them here and you

would take back his gifts once

present instantly recognized Nathaniel when he entered and was well aware of his status as the CEO of Hadley Corporation. Thus, they held the belief

the same sentiments as he did. Since they had already brought the gifts, it wouldn’t be right to

said, “Please unpack the gifts and arrange them on a table for everyone to see. If any of our guests are interested, they are welcome to take them. Is that all right with

tone filled with disdain. “Very well. Though I’m afraid that the housekeepers would be burdened with the tedious

her grandmother’s words before shooting a look at the butler, silently conveying

help. They then took out the gifts and placed them on the table one by

the grand hall. The room fell silent as eyes widened in awe. The assortment of presents included luxurious emerald bracelets, dazzling diamond brooches, elegant pearl necklaces, high–quality supplements,

prepared everything.


expecting such a grand gesture, considering the limited preparation time, but

as they hastened toward the display of gifts. One of them couldn’t help but comment with admiration, “Mr. Hadley, your generosity knows no bounds.

are so pretty! I

want that

that to

took it first!”

passed the gifts amongst themselves. However, as time

they coveted would be taken away. The atmosphere became increasingly fraught with tension, transforming the once cordial

the lavish gifts on the table were dispersed among the guests, leaving behind only a set of

to her surprise, the relatives did not comply with her expectations. Instead, they

gloomy, contrasting sharply with the gleeful

relatives.

noticed the remaining things on the table and went to take a look. After thorough observation, she exclaimed in surprise, “Are these from

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