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.

mix of embarrassment and discomfort. She found herself caught in the middle, torn

Nathaniel and Grandma. Given his temper, he wouldn’t sit back and allow these remarks to

that thought, Christina cast a worried glance at the

Nathaniel remained composed as he stood beside Christina.

or hurt

However, since I have already brought them here and you find them displeasing, perhaps you can distribute them among the relatives who are present today.”

would take back his

his status as the CEO of Hadley Corporation. Thus, they held the belief that

shared the same sentiments as he did. Since they had already brought the gifts, it

and said, “Please unpack the gifts and arrange them on a table for everyone to see. If any of our

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

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

butler called over a few housekeepers to help. They then took out the gifts and

widened in awe. The assortment

prepared


the sheer extravagance of the gifts. She was not expecting such a grand gesture,

of gifts. One of them couldn’t help but comment with admiration, “Mr. Hadley, your generosity knows no bounds. Your dedication to your wife

pearl earrings are so

want that

to

took it

permeated the air as the guests gracefully passed the gifts amongst themselves. However, as time wore on, the guests were filled with apprehension and anxiety,

would be taken away. The atmosphere became increasingly fraught with tension, transforming the once cordial gathering into a scene of fervent disputes and heated arguments, as everyone vied

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

not comply with her expectations. Instead,

the gleeful and satisfied

relatives.

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

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