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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.

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

and said, "Alright, I miss

to her seat. They made their way to the area designated for ordinary guests, where Jaylin

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 played

of this birthday party-its scale, style, and execution

minutes later, the

by hunger, she went to the large kitchen to fetch

the main table, with Matthew and Anabel sitting together. Among

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the two families were indeed trying to matchmake

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

gone to the main table to toast or were not qualified to toast these big shots also left their seats and used this opportunity to make

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

were strolling and 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 was empty. She

Anabel appeared with her

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

"Matthew told me that he

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

can turn

but also demote him and possibly reassign him to a subsidiary. Do you believe

understand what you're saying, and I don't

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

knowledge, you want to be with Matthew for

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