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.

you in a long time. He

"Alright, I

Jaylin to her seat. They made their way to the area designated

occasion, the affluent ladies and celebrities present were unlikely to cause a scene with Jaylin, so they 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

birthday party-its scale, style,

later,

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

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

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that the two families were

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was almost done eating. They stood up one after another

qualified to toast these big shots also

out of the living room and into the back garden. She looked

but when they saw her coming, they avoided her. Even the security guards did not approach her. Soon, the place Jaylin passed

Anabel appeared with

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

smiled. "Matthew told me that he won't

a nonchalant air, "Neil just informed Matthew that if he marries me 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

can turn down such

refuse, the board 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 repercussions? Would you want

don't care. I just want to be with Matthew. It

becomes?" Anabel looked incredulous. "You

you want to be with Matthew for a

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