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.

time. He misses you very much.

smiled and said, "Alright,

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

they opted to overlook her presence. They engaged in conversations and posed

birthday party-its scale, style, and execution

later,

served in an endless 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 continued to watch the show. At the beginning of the party,

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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seeue, they knew that the two

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another

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 connections. Everyone

a drink out of the living room and into the

security guards did not

Anabel appeared with

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

"Matthew told me that he won't marry

will transfer half of his shares to

can turn down such

strip him of his CEO title but also demote him and possibly reassign him to a

don't care. I just

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

want to

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