The Guardian's Sword

Chapter 2230

"Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend my father's 50th birthday!"

With everyone watching, Curtis walked up to the crowd and spoke, displaying a graceful demeanor that a noble heir should have.

"Mr. Lake, you're too kind. We naturally need to congratulate Old Master on his 50th birthday!"

"That's right. The Lake family has contributed a lot to Ocean City's development over the years. We should all congratulate him!"

"Hahaha, Old Master Lake is still as energetic as before. He doesn't look old at all! If you ask me, today isn't the birthday of an old man but a young man!"

Everyone flattered him, humbling themselves as they spoke.

Hearing the compliments, Curtis smiled and said again, "My father's the star today. I won't steal his thunder!"

With that said, Curtis stepped back, and the head of the Lake family, Kennedy Lake, went up to the crowd.

"I'm glad you could be here to celebrate my 50th birthday.

is your home today. Let's all

a hint of hidden

was now powerful enough to ignore all of Ocean

did not

of influence in Ocean City, the Lake family dared not state any bad opinions of him,

at Mr. Winters' table and near

Old Master Lake happiness

Winters said with a

looked flattered as he thanked him

shall we announce what our guests

leaned over to Kennedy, lowered his

and Curtis got

took a piece of emerald from his pocket and gave it to Kennedy. He said with a smile, "I didn't prepare anything good

is

said quickly,

City knew Mr. Winters loved gemstones. Mr. Winters even used all his connections to acquire an