Chapter 0147

Amber stepped out of the dealership, her face still a shade too pale, her hands

shaking slightly.

She was the General Manager of New Chesire Group, second in command only to

Patrick. In truth, however, Patrick was hardly ever at the company. Amber was the

one with the real clout, managing finances and personnel.

She tackled major challenges for the company recently, facing one crisis after

another.

However, to casually drop nearly 3.6 million to buy her parents cars was beyond her

wildest dreams.

“Amber, time to hop in,” Alexander called out, already in the driver’s seat. He settled Olivia into the

back and tapped the passenger seat invitingly. “The cars will be here

tomorrow. No need to worry.”

Amber managed a wry smile.

It was not about worry; it was sheer disbelief. Just how deep were Alex’s pockets? He

Amber had only been in the car for a short while when she pulled a worried face and retrieved her

phone from her crossbody bag.

It was her aunt calling.

“Could this be about…” Her heart raced as she looked at the caller ID.

The end of September was a time her aunt rarely reached out except for one thing: Grandma’s birthday

the big event

understand,” Amber answered with a forced smile and

What a nuisance.

make a big deal out of Grandma’s birthday,

clan to

about respect. She was

and powerful guests, always looking to snag a favor or two. She

from start

money was tight, Susanne could barely scrape together a

At every party, the family’s stinginess was the talk of the town, leaving them

snide remarks

and Dad.

wheel and offered Amber a reassuring smile. “I’ve got the gift

don’t have to worry

“But…”

but

back for a while but had not

was the perfect chance. Besides, on such a milestone day, there was no way she

it–not with Patrick and Susanne

were going, no question about

of Ol‘ Mare, the Braine family

family’s home was buzzing with excitement, both inside the courtyard and

had not been designed with parking in mind, so guests‘ cars lined

outside the

the limited parking was already packed. Thankfully, the

a quaint twenty–square–meter courtyard spacious enough

of plates! Someone dash to the store

out these veggies? They’re not even fresh!

do, store them for the

where’s the dress I got for Mom? Get her changed, quick!

and costs a pretty

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dominated the courtyard

a commanding presence, she had married Gavin

enough clout to be known

the reins

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