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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

smiled and said, "Alright, I

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

overlook her presence. They engaged in conversations and posed for photos in small groups, but none addressed Jaylin directly. Jaylin

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

minutes later, the party

kitchen to fetch French fries and crisps,

Anabel sitting together. Among the dozen or

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everyone saw this seeue, they knew that the two families were

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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, and then the other big

or were not qualified to toast these big shots also left their seats and used this opportunity to make connections.

carried a drink out of the living room and into the

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 empty. She still didn't care as she sat on the swing and

Anabel appeared

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

"Matthew told me

informed Matthew that if he marries me and we have a child, Neil will transfer half of his shares to him.

can turn

also demote him and possibly reassign him to a subsidiary. Do you believe he

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

incredulous. "You actually don't think about

want to

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