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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

"Alright, I

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

celebrities present were unlikely to cause a scene with Jaylin, so they 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

this birthday party-its scale,

later, the

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

were seated at 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 young

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knew that the two families were indeed trying to

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through the party, everyone was almost done eating. They stood up one after another and queued up to toast Neil, followed

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

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

Even the security guards did not approach her. Soon, the place Jaylin passed by was empty. She still didn't care as she sat

this moment, Anabel appeared

grandfather and Neil will announce my marriage to Matthew in public.

told me that he won't marry

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 Graham Group,

can turn down such

him of his CEO title but also demote him and possibly reassign him to a subsidiary. Do you believe

"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 he becomes?" Anabel looked incredulous. "You actually

limited knowledge, you want to be with Matthew

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