Arthur was wearing an all-white suit that evening and looked incredibly striking. The first thing he did was not greet Theodore with a happy birthday. Instead, he walked over to Callum and Elspeth. “Emma told me you were being mean to her. What did she mean by that?”

Emma had apparently complained to Arthur, so he had come to question them.

How hilarious! Elspeth sneezed. “I would never dare do that. I don’t have the guts to be mean to her. She intentionally came over to disgust me. My only choice was to fight back. Still, what a coincidence. She was so irresponsible as to give an imitation watch as a gift.”

Then, he politely smiled. “Even if her gift isn’t a genuine product, she meant well by it. You knew she was a public figure, yet you repeatedly humiliated her in front of many people.”

Do I have to accept responsibility for everything? She looked at Arthur with disdain as she retorted, “Arthur, it is your business if you like her and want to protect her. I do not like her, so please never mention her name to me.”

Surprised that Elspeth would say something so vile, his face went stiff. “What a crude woman,” he spat out.

Callum shot him a cold glare as he stood in front of Elspeth. “Whom are you calling crude?” he asked, upset.

Arthur did not respond to Callum’s question and merely shot Elspeth a stern look before turning around and walking toward Theodore.

Meanwhile, Theodore had been busy entertaining some guests. When he heard that Arthur was present, emotions warred within him. Hence, he was worried when he saw Arthur approach him.

“Happy birthday, Dad,” Arthur said.

Theodore flinched when he heard the familiar term and responded, “Hey.”

During their last conversation, Arthur repeatedly addressed Theodore as ‘Mr. Winthrop’ before he left, and every time he did that, it hurt Theodore. Still, Arthur was willingly calling him ‘dad’ now. Did that mean he wanted to repair their relationship?

“I am so sorry for last time, Dad,” Arthur stated. “I blamed all of you without knowing everything about the situation. I even said I would cut off all contact with you guys. It’s all my fault. I hope you can forgive me. I still want to call you Dad.”

present

your father?” Despite the tears in Arthur’s eyes, Elspeth did

Elspeth. “Why else? Money and power. The Winthrops could grant him

up

replied with a blank look as he wiped his hands clean. “Judging by the

as him. Except for Edmund, who was hesitant to believe

that

blood-related, you will always be

for decades. How could

loudly clicked and flashed. Tomorrow’s headline was set in

made

the end of the party, Theodore suggested dining in a private room in the hotel’s restaurant. He wanted a reunion dinner since Arthur had returned. When the food was all served up, someone rushed into

“Sorry I’m late.”

Why

and explained, “I invited Emma. After all, she flew so far to be here with us. She even put so much effort

if afraid everyone was still confused, Arthur added, “The watch isn’t the only gift Emma prepared. There is also a luminous pearl of the Southern Sea. It’s merely arriving

heard that, she knew the pearl was likely given to

even if it’s not

never have given it to you if I had known it was fake.” Emma ducked her head

comfortable. Sit down, and let’s

down, Callum suddenly spoke up. “Dad, is your mind

at him. “What are you saying? I’m still sprightly. How could I

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