Chapter 102

“There’s no hurry. There’s still time for you to eat,” Old Mr. Smith said calmly.

Jane Smith’s lips curled into a satisfied smile. When she raised her glass, she raised her eyebrows at Rachel Grey, who was sitting near and facing her. There was a hint of provocation in her eyes.

In the past, Rachel had never attended Old Mr. Smith’s birthday banquet, so she naturally prepared a gift this year.

Jane especially went to look at the item that Rachel had sent. The packaging of the box looked ordinary, and it was evident that it was not anything valuable.

Rachel noticed Jane’s gaze. Rachel just calmly picked up the glass of water and took a sip.

After the gathering ended, the servants presented Jane’s gifts. There were at least dozens

of them.

The relatives opened the carefully selected gifts one by one, placing them on the table for Old Mr. Smith to look at.

As everyone knew, Old Mr. Smith loved paintings and art pieces, so most of the congratulatory gifts were to his liking.

Surprisingly, Mr. Lewis from a powerful corporation even gifted a famous Baroque sculpture.

Cruise had meticulously prepared. “Grandpa, do you like this painting?” Jane

it over to Old Mr.

up at the painting and was overjoyed.

her head and smiled

Smith. I specially visited a collector and bought this painting. from him. I hope

What’s there not to like about this?”

not exactly exquisite, but even its canvas

fell into the hands of others, it was monopolized by the nobles. They were a common gift among the nobles then, so commoners rarely came across them.

did not like Olivia,

like it,” Olivia said. She appeared to be generous, seemingly not asking for anything in return.

gifts paled in comparison to Olivia’s gift.

of weight recently. She refused to say anything when I asked her. I see. she has been trying to think of a way to please Old Mr. Smith. What an affectionate

Olivia, some also pitched in, “Mrs. Smith is so lucky. Her son is outstanding,

daughter–in–law, I might thank

Louis, you must hurry

and Louis are about the same age. The two of them grew up together. They should get engaged as soon as possible to carry on the Smith

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