Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 978:

“Ah, thank you!” Terrell’s smile was warm.

Before anyone could comment further, Kamila’s voice sliced through the air like a knife. “You certainly have a way with words, don’t you? I’m quite intrigued to see what kind of gift you’ve brought. I suppose today I’ll be a little bold and ask Terrell to open the gift. After all, the daughter of the Vazquez family—long lost and now found—must have something extraordinary up her sleeve.”

Her words, though wrapped in silk, carried the sting of a thorn. Kamila had made it impossible for Eileen to refuse without appearing rude.

Eileen’s gaze flicked over to Kamila. She realized that Kamila was undoubtedly Tilda’s mother; the resemblance was uncanny. Yet, while Tilda was naive and unpolished, Kamila was sharp and cunning.

“Eileen, would you mind revealing the birthday present you brought?” Terrell asked.

Sensing the undercurrent of tension, Bryan surveyed the room, his eyes meeting Raymond’s in a silent exchange. Raymond quickly vanished into the crowd, searching for something.

not,” Eileen replied,

gift, I have no objections.” She raised her eyebrows, a smile playing at the corners of her lips. With a practiced

container—or so it seemed

just a small container; it was

fell silent, faces paling as recognition dawned. On Terrell’s eightieth birthday, the last thing anyone wanted was a reminder of mortality.

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to the floor. Despite the impact, the well-crafted object remained intact, save for a small chip on one

Bernice turned to

curled into a smirk. “Well, well. It seems our young guest is quite impulsive. Even Onaland’s customs can’t explain such a gift. Perhaps you’ve grown

everyone against her, to drive her from Alverton. She couldn’t help but

seem to know an awful lot about my life. Tell me, what do you

hardly in the mood for guessing games with you,” Kamila retorted, her