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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.

you in a long time. He misses you very much.

and said, "Alright,

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

cause a scene with Jaylin, so they opted to overlook her presence. They engaged in conversations

to elaborate on the grandeur of this birthday party-its

ten minutes later, the

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

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

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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, and

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

drink out of the living room and into the back garden.

the security guards did not approach her. Soon, the place Jaylin

this moment, Anabel appeared

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

smiled. "Matthew told me that he won't

marries me and we have a child, Neil will transfer half of his shares

he can turn

will not only strip him of his CEO title but also demote him and possibly reassign him to a subsidiary. Do you believe he can bear such

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

"You actually don't think

you want to be with

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