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

smiled and said, "Alright,

to the area designated

They engaged in conversations and posed for photos in small groups, but none addressed Jaylin directly. Jaylin didn't mind. She either drank coffee

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

minutes later,

served in an endless procession. Athena, observing the dishes, was convinced of their exquisite taste. Overcome by hunger, she went to the large kitchen to fetch

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

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they knew that the two families were indeed trying to matchmake

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eating. They stood up one after another and queued up

to toast these big shots also left their seats and

She stood up and carried a drink out of the living room and

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

Anabel appeared with

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

"Matthew told me that he

of his shares to him. That

can turn down such

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

saying, and I don't care. I just want to be with Matthew. It doesn't

"You actually don't think about

knowledge, you want to

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