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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subtle dig at

pretended not to hear, causing Myla to

loss, unsure how to

face 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 from the Zimmerman family. Please accept it!”

but this

it.”

Mr. Caulder,

it back.

turned awkward. Bruce and Timothy’s

rising in her

rejected, especially in public, was too

mocking looks from many guests, Millicent wished she

cursed Soren a dozen

family from Firebird Group” Desmond cautiously spoke as the Zimmerman family was about to become the subject

met Desmond, but the latter was seated at the

he responded politely,

Zimmerman related

piqued. “She’s my granddaughter

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

“You

at the people sitting

right to sit

dropped open in shock. She muttered to herself, “How is this possible? Isn’t Finnegan’s family poor? How

off guard that he momentarily forgot

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“Are you

beamed happily. “His granddaughter. Bernice, just

initial reluctance

Finn’s fiancée. If

scat!”

expression passed over Bruce’s

Finnegan and the Coulder family? Why didn’t Patrick tell me about it?

Otherwise, Soren would still refuse to accept gifts, let alone allow him

was happening. Desmond had already dragged him

Timothy leave first. He greeted the people present

sit at the same table with

what’s going

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