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.

seen you in a long time. He misses you very

and said, "Alright, I miss Derrick

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

a scene with Jaylin, so they opted to overlook her presence. They engaged in conversations and posed for photos

no need to elaborate on the grandeur of this birthday party-its

later, the party

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.

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

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they knew that the two families

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stood up one after another and queued

these big shots also left their seats and used this opportunity to make connections.

a drink 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

Anabel appeared with her

grandfather and Neil will announce my marriage

"Matthew told me that

will transfer half of his shares to him. That would

he can turn down

and possibly reassign him to a subsidiary. Do you believe he can bear such repercussions? Would you want him to face such an

understand what you're saying, and I don't care. I just want to be with Matthew. It

incredulous. "You actually don't think

to

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