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 of the

with a forced smile and quickly

What a nuisance.

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

clan to

all about

snag a favor or two.

from

tight, Susanne

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

remarks and scornful

I’m going with Mom and Dad. We’re

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

don’t have to worry

“But…”

protest but then

while but had

such a milestone day,

Patrick and Susanne sure to

no

of Ol‘ Mare,

was buzzing with excitement, both inside

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

outside the community

packed. Thankfully, the Braines‘ ground- floor

spacious enough for the

dash to

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

did you do,

I got for Mom? Get

and costs

+15 BONUS

booming voice dominated the courtyard chatter. A hefty

a commanding presence, she had married

be known around the old

since, Carmela had taken the reins of the Braine

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