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 misses you

and said, "Alright, I miss

way to the area

opted to overlook her presence. They engaged in conversations and posed for photos in small groups, but none addressed Jaylin directly. Jaylin didn't mind. She either drank coffee snacks or played

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

ten minutes later, the

in an endless procession. Athena, observing the dishes, was convinced of 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

Neil, and Derrick were seated at the main table, with Matthew and Anabel sitting together. Among the dozen or so prominent figures

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everyone saw this seeue, they knew that the

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was almost done eating. They stood up one after another and queued up to toast Neil,

qualified to toast these big shots also left their seats

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

avoided her. Even the security guards did not approach her. Soon, the place Jaylin passed by was empty. She still didn't care as she sat on

moment, Anabel appeared with her

ten minutes, my grandfather and Neil will announce my marriage to Matthew in public. The wedding will be held as

told me that he

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 cementing his position as the

turn down such an

CEO title but also demote him and possibly reassign him to a subsidiary. Do you believe he can bear such

saying, and I don't care. I just want to

doesn't matter what he becomes?" Anabel looked incredulous. "You

you want to be with Matthew

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