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.

and said, "Alright,

seat. They made their way to the area designated for ordinary guests, where Jaylin found herself surrounded by the wealthy and the famous, including well-known celebrities

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

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

minutes later,

procession. Athena, 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

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

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knew that the two families

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

these big shots also left their seats and used this opportunity

up and carried a drink out of the living room and into the

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

this moment, Anabel

my grandfather and Neil will announce my marriage

smiled. "Matthew told me that he won't

Matthew that if he marries me and we have a child, Neil will transfer half of his shares

he 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

I don't care. I just want

what he becomes?" Anabel looked incredulous. "You

want to be with Matthew for

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