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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.

said, "Matthew, Derrick hasn't seen you in a long time. He misses you very much. Come

smiled and said, "Alright, I miss

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

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

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

minutes later, the party

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 show. At the beginning of the party,

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

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everyone saw this seeue, they knew that the two families

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stood up one after another and queued up to toast Neil, followed by Derrick, and then the other

main table to toast or were not qualified to toast these big shots also left their seats and used

drink out of the living room and

the back garden, but when they saw her coming, they avoided her. Even the security guards did not approach

this moment, Anabel

will announce my marriage to Matthew in public.

told me that

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

he can turn

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

and I don't care. I just want to be

becomes?" Anabel looked incredulous. "You actually don't think about his

limited knowledge, you want to be with Matthew

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