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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.

long time. He misses you very much. Come and talk to

and said, "Alright, I

led Jaylin to her seat. They made their way to the area designated for ordinary guests, where Jaylin found herself surrounded by

They engaged in conversations and posed for photos in small groups, but none addressed Jaylin directly. Jaylin didn't mind. She

was no need to elaborate on the grandeur of this birthday party-its scale, style,

later, the

dishes, was convinced of their exquisite taste. Overcome by hunger, she went to the large kitchen to

main table, with Matthew and Anabel sitting together. Among the dozen or so prominent figures

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saw this seeue, they knew that the two families were indeed trying

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through the party, everyone was almost done eating. They stood up one after another and queued up to toast Neil, followed by Derrick,

these big shots also left their seats and used this opportunity to make connections. Everyone ignored

stood up and carried a drink out of the living room and into the

security guards did not approach her. Soon,

Anabel appeared with

will announce my marriage to Matthew

told me that he won't

and we have a child, Neil will transfer half of his shares to him. That would make him the largest shareholder of the Graham Group, truly

turn down such

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

"I don't understand what you're saying, and I don't

Anabel looked incredulous. "You actually don't

limited knowledge, you want to

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