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

Amber answered with a forced smile

What a nuisance.

aunt loved to make a big deal out of Grandma’s birthday, throwing a

to show up–no

motives were not all about respect. She was more interested

powerful guests, always looking to snag a favor or two. She ran the show,

from start to

was tight, Susanne could barely scrape together

family’s stinginess was

of snide remarks and

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

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

have to worry

“But…”

but then just nodded,

but had

on such

Patrick and Susanne sure

no question about

of Ol‘ Mare, the Braine

was buzzing with excitement, both inside the courtyard

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

outside the community

packed. Thankfully, the Braines‘

a quaint twenty–square–meter courtyard spacious enough

plates! Someone dash to the

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

you do,

the dress I got for Mom? Get her

Europe and costs a pretty

+15 BONUS

Braine’s booming voice dominated the courtyard chatter.

she had

be known

reins of the Braine

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