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

big event

understand,” Amber answered with a forced smile and quickly

What a nuisance.

big deal out of Grandma’s birthday, throwing a lavish

clan to

all about respect. She was more

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

from start to

was tight, Susanne could barely scrape

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

of snide remarks and

time, I’m going with Mom and Dad. We’re all

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

have to worry about

“But…”

started to protest but then just nodded,

been back for a while but

perfect chance. Besides, on such a milestone

it–not with Patrick and Susanne sure

no

the old town of Ol‘ Mare, the Braine family gathered.

buzzing with excitement, both inside the courtyard and

street. The old neighborhood had not been designed with parking in mind, so guests‘ cars

outside the

parking was already packed. Thankfully, the Braines‘ ground- floor apartment

courtyard spacious enough for the

out of plates! Someone dash to the

picked out these veggies? They’re not even fresh! Swap

What did you do, store them for the

I got for Mom? Get

and costs a pretty

+15 BONUS

Braine’s booming voice dominated the

presence, she had married Gavin Lowe,

be

reins of the Braine household,

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