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

event

a forced smile and quickly ended the

What a nuisance.

to make a big deal out of Grandma’s birthday, throwing a lavish party and expecting

clan to

about respect. She was more interested

the wealthy and powerful guests, always looking to snag a favor

shots from

the past, when money was tight, Susanne could

the family’s stinginess was the talk of the town, leaving them to face

remarks

and Dad. We’re all in.” Alexander, who

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

You don’t have to

“But…”

to protest but then just nodded,

but had not yet

Besides, on such a milestone day, there was no way she

with Patrick and Susanne sure to be

going, no question

next morning, in the old town of Ol‘

buzzing with excitement, both inside the courtyard and spilling out

designed with parking in mind, so guests‘ cars

the

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

quaint twenty–square–meter courtyard spacious

out of plates! Someone dash to the store

They’re not even fresh!

you do, store them

dress I got for Mom? Get her changed, quick! It’s a

costs a pretty

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voice dominated the courtyard chatter.

a commanding presence, she had married Gavin Lowe,

be known around

taken the reins of the Braine

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