Chapter 201 The Reputation Of Finnegan

The banquet officially began.

Although Soren wasn’t fond of grand celebrations, Jeremiah and William invited many guests, arranging more than thirty tables for the occasion.

Shortly after the feast began, guests started presenting birthday gifts.

Representing the Langdon family, Mandy gifted a customized calligraphy set. While not extravagantly priced, Soren appreciated the thoughtful gesture.

Influential figures like Gilbert and Winston also presented modest yet practical gifts.

None of these items were particularly expensive as they recognized Soren’s preference for usefulness over opulence.

Indeed, Soren was very pleased with the birthday gifts. So thoughtful of you. Thank you!”

As the number of guests giving gifts dwindled, Bruce, who had deliberately waited until now, shot Timothy a look.

The latter understood and approached with an exquisite wooden box.

Feeling the gaze of everyone, Timothy stood tall and confident.

When he reached the main table, he gave à slight bow. “Old Mr. Caulder, this is a birthday gift from the Jadeborough Zimmermans-a two-hundred-year-old snowleaf worth three million. I wish you good health and happiness in life.”

Millicent proudly remarked, “So far, our family’s gift is the most expensive. Old Mr. Caulder will surely be delighted.”

However, the smiling Soren suddenly became serious and waved his hand, saying, “This item is too valuable. Take it back.”

Huh?

The unexpected rejection left everyone bewildered.

Millicent, wanting to make a splash, was particularly dumbfounded.

Is this old man out of his mind? Why is he rejecting a snowleaf worth three million?

Only now did Finnegan notice them.

A mischievous grin played on the edges of his lips. “Are the Zimmermans really that ostentatious?”

The birthday gifts presented to Soren are merely a token of kind gesture, yet the Zimmermans opted for something extravagant. Do they not realize that Soren, with his standing, values sentiment over material extravagance?

Myla coldly remarked, “It might be tacky, and my grandpa won’t like it. Still, it’s better than some people coming empty-handed, right?”

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a subtle dig

Finnegan pretended not to hear, causing Myla to

at a loss, unsure how to

and stand up to approach them. “Old Mr. Caulder, I know you don’t lack these things, but after all, it’s a token of goodwill

gesture, but this snowleaf is too precious.

it.”

Caulder, but-”

unyielding. “Take it back. I appreciate the sentiment!”

Bruce and Timothy’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

her anger rising in

rejected, especially in public, was too embarrassing.

guests, Millicent wished she could find

cursed

spoke as the Zimmerman family

never met Desmond, but the latter was

responded politely,

Zimmerman related

piqued. “She’s my

Confirming Bruce’s identity, he quickly stood up and warmly extended his hand for a handshake. “I’m Desmond Larkin. Finnegan is my son,

turned wide. “You

at the people sitting with Desmond

dad have the right to sit

is this

caught off guard that

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“Are

beamed happily. “His granddaughter. Bernice, just got engaged to Finny

reluctance

fiancée.

scat!”

expression passed over Bruce’s face.

Coulder family?

fool and could tell that it was all thanks to Finnegan. Otherwise, Soren would still refuse to accept gifts,

was happening. Desmond had already dragged him to his seat.

but to let Timothy leave first. He greeted the people present with an extremely unnatural demeanor.

the privilege to sit at the

going on?”

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