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"Evie, life hasn't been kind to you, and no matter how much your uncles and I try, we can't take the place of your real parents.

"Normally, I wouldn't give you a gift at my age-it might mess with your luck. But how could I not give you something for your first birthday with the Fosters?"

Cole's heartfelt words made Evangeline's eyes brim with tears.

"Grandpa, you don't have to do anything..."

Before she could finish, Cole gestured for her to be quiet.

"I don't have much to give, and I wouldn't want to curse your luck, so I'll just give you a little something to remember this day by."

With everyone watching, Cole lifted his left hand. The emerald jade of his ring drew all eyes to it.

won from the last great gambler in his legendary victory.

Cole slid the

was palpable, with

Cole gave that ring to Evangeline, it would mean she was set to be the next leader of the

she could even react, he slipped the ring onto

mouth to speak, but Cole did not give her a

shares a bond with me, and you all understand

ring to my dearest granddaughter Evangeline. Should she face any troubles ahead, I trust you'll all look out for

he were asking the guests to watch over

the Foster family's influence and standing, though, they

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need them.

everyone that Evangeline was the chosen

feeling its weight like a ton of bricks." Grandpa,

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