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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.

long time. He

and said, "Alright, I

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

were unlikely to cause a scene with Jaylin, so they opted to overlook her presence. They engaged in conversations and posed for photos

on the grandeur of this birthday party-its

ten minutes later, the party

by hunger, she went to the large kitchen to fetch French fries and crisps,

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

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knew that the two families were indeed trying to matchmake

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was almost done eating. They stood up one after another and

were not qualified to toast these big shots also left their seats and used this opportunity to make connections.

drink out of the living

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

this moment, Anabel

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

told me

half of his shares to him. That would make him the largest shareholder of the Graham Group, truly cementing his position as the top stakeholder.

he can turn down such

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

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

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

you want to be with Matthew for

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