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.

a long time. He misses you very much.

and said, "Alright,

Jaylin to her seat. They made their way to the area

scene with Jaylin, so they opted to overlook her presence. They engaged in conversations

was no need to elaborate on the grandeur of this birthday party-its scale, style,

later, the

she went to the large kitchen to fetch French fries and crisps, snacking on them as she continued to watch the

main table, with Matthew and Anabel sitting together. Among the dozen or so prominent figures at the main table, they were the only two

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seeue, they knew that the two families were indeed trying

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almost done eating. They stood up one after another and queued up to toast

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

care. She stood up and carried a drink out of the living room and into the back

coming, they avoided her. Even the security guards did not approach her. Soon, the place Jaylin passed

this moment, Anabel appeared

announce my marriage to Matthew in public. The wedding will be held

told me that

if he marries me and we have a child, Neil will transfer half of his shares to him. That would make him the largest shareholder of the

he can turn down such an

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

"I don't understand what you're saying, and I don't care. I just want to be with Matthew. It doesn't matter what

looked incredulous. "You actually don't think about

you want to be with

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