Chapter 404

Athena thought so, but she bet that Anabel would not.

If Anabel was so impatient, she would not even be qualified to participate in this game.

As she expected, Anabel's stiffness and murderous aura only lasted for three to four seconds. Then, she smiled and stood to greet Matthew. "Matthew, long time no see. I'm very happy to see you."

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"Long time no see," Matthew greeted her with a polite nod and introduced Jaylin with a composed demeanor. "This is my girlfriend, Jaylin. She's now in her fifth month of pregnancy. There may be some discomforts tonight; please be patient with her."

Anabel responded with a warm smile. "Not at all. With you by her side, I'm sure Miss Acevedo will be well looked after."

Matthew led Jaylin forward, wishing Neil a happy birthday, and then greeted Derrick.

Jaylin was very respectful and greeted the two elders.

Neil and Derrick were indeed seasoned big shots, having navigated the business world and the political arena for over half a century. Faced with Matthew's arrival with Jaylin, neither displayed any signs of displeasure or discontent. Instead, they offered warm smiles and greeted Matthew cordially.

With their status and identity, there was no need for them to look at Jaylin.

Neil gave Jaylin a faint smile. "Since you're here, have fun and take care of yourself."

Jaylin thanked him again.

Derrick nodded slightly at Jaylin and did not say anything else.

"Matthew, Derrick hasn't seen you in a long time. He

and said, "Alright, I miss

their way to the area designated for ordinary guests, where

the affluent ladies and celebrities present were unlikely to cause a scene with Jaylin, so they opted to overlook her presence. They engaged in conversations and posed for photos in small groups, but none

grandeur of this birthday party-its scale, style, and execution were beyond the imagination

ten minutes later, the

their exquisite taste. Overcome by hunger, she went to the large kitchen to fetch French fries and crisps, snacking on them as she continued to watch the show. At

together. Among the dozen or so prominent figures at the main table, they

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they knew that the two families were indeed

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almost done eating. They stood up one after another

to toast or were not qualified to toast these big shots

She stood up and carried a drink out of the living room and into the back garden. She looked

strolling and chatting in the back garden, but when they saw her coming, they avoided her. Even the security guards did not approach her. Soon, the place Jaylin passed by was

moment, Anabel appeared with

"In ten minutes, my grandfather and Neil will announce my marriage to Matthew

told me

transfer half of his shares to him. That would make him the largest shareholder of the Graham Group, truly cementing his position as the top stakeholder. Do

can turn down such an

possibly reassign him to a subsidiary. Do you believe he can bear such repercussions? Would you want

a moment. "I don't understand what you're saying, and I don't care. I just want to be

Anabel looked incredulous. "You actually don't think about

want to be with Matthew

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