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

not to hear, causing Myla to get

a loss, unsure

on a brave face and stand up to approach them. “Old Mr. Caulder, I know

“I appreciate your gesture, but this snowleaf is too precious. I won’t take

it.”

Mr. Caulder, but-”

it back. I

instantly turned awkward. Bruce and Timothy’s cheeks

rising in

gift rejected, especially in public,

guests, Millicent wished she could find a hole to hide

heart, she cursed Soren a dozen times.

cautiously spoke as the Zimmerman family was

Desmond, but the latter was seated at

he responded

Zimmerman related to you?”

piqued. “She’s

stood up and warmly extended his hand for a handshake.

“You are

at the people sitting with Desmond in

Finnegan’s dad have the right to sit with these

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

guard that he

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“Are

hand and beamed happily. “His granddaughter.

initial reluctance

of Finn’s fiancée. If that’s the case, I’ll accept the gift.

scat!”

passed over Bruce’s

and the Coulder family? Why didn’t Patrick

no fool and could tell that it was all thanks to Finnegan. Otherwise, Soren would still refuse

out what was happening.

to let Timothy leave first. He greeted the people present

he wouldn’t have the privilege to sit at

going

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