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.

you in a long time. He misses

and said, "Alright, I miss Derrick

area designated for ordinary guests, where Jaylin found herself surrounded by the wealthy and the famous, including well-known celebrities and

her presence. They engaged in conversations and posed for photos in

party-its scale, style, and execution were beyond the

ten minutes later,

dishes, was convinced of their exquisite taste. Overcome by hunger, she went to the large kitchen to fetch French fries and crisps,

Among the dozen or so prominent figures

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saw this seeue, they knew that the two

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one after another and queued up

these big shots also left their seats and

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

young men and women 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 still

Anabel appeared

minutes, my grandfather and Neil will announce my marriage to Matthew in public. The wedding will be held as

"Matthew told me that he

me and we have a child, Neil will transfer half of his shares to him. That would make

can turn down such an

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

don't care. I just want to be with

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

want to be

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