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.

in a long time. He misses

"Alright,

way to the area designated for ordinary guests, where Jaylin found herself surrounded by the wealthy

an occasion, the affluent ladies and celebrities present were unlikely to cause a scene with Jaylin, so they opted to overlook her presence. They engaged in conversations and posed for

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

later, the party

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.

with Matthew and Anabel sitting together. Among the dozen or so prominent

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knew that the

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

qualified to toast these big shots also left their seats and used this opportunity

didn't care. She stood up and carried a drink out of the living room

chatting in the back garden, but when they saw her coming, they avoided her. Even the security guards did not

moment, Anabel appeared with

"In ten minutes, my grandfather and Neil will announce my marriage to Matthew in public. The wedding

me

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

can turn down

but also demote him and possibly reassign

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

looked incredulous. "You actually don't think

knowledge, you want to be with Matthew for

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