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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.

Derrick hasn't seen you in a long time. He misses you very

said, "Alright,

way to the area designated for ordinary guests, where Jaylin found herself surrounded by the wealthy and the famous,

to overlook her presence. They engaged in conversations and posed for photos in small groups,

need to elaborate on the grandeur of this birthday party-its scale, style, and execution

later, the

exquisite taste. Overcome by hunger, she went to the large kitchen

Neil, and Derrick were seated at the main table, with Matthew and Anabel sitting together. Among

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knew that the two families

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after another and queued up to toast Neil, followed by Derrick, and then

who had gone to the main table to toast or were not qualified to toast these big shots also

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

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

this moment, Anabel appeared

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

"Matthew told me

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

he can turn down such an

will not only strip him of his CEO title but also demote him and possibly reassign

and I don't care. I

incredulous. "You actually don't think about his career and

knowledge, you want to be with Matthew for a

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