Chapter 0153

“Wow!”

The Braine family’s less fortunate relatives caught sight of the approaching men and jumped to their

feet, their faces lighting up with excitement. “Is that Mister Garrie? What brings you to our neck of the

woods?”

“And there’s Mister Reamy, Mister Kaley!”

“Look, the deputy mayor’s with them…”

Overwhelmed by the honored guest, the relatives spilled out of the courtyard, hurrying to meet the

distinguished guests.

Gavin, on the other hand, rose from the couch with a relaxed air, waving off the fanfare with a chuckle.

“Let’s not make a big fuss, folks! It’s just a family birthday party. We’ve got to keep it low–key! Ha!” His

eyes twinkled with mischief as they briefly met Alexander’s, a silent message of triumph.

‘See that, kid? That’s the power I wield! One phone call and I’ve got the town’s VIPs lining up to pay

their respects. This isn’t about money. It’s about influence, about authority!‘

“Just so you know, this isn’t setting a precedent. I don’t take gifts!”

Carmela looked delighted, her smile as wide as a blooming flower as she gloated over Alexander and

Amber. She waved her arms, directing the hustle and bustle. “Someone get to the kitchen, will you?

And set up another table, quick!”

The relatives were all smiles, bustling into the kitchen to whip up new dishes and dialing for takeout

with a buzz of excitement. Missus Thompson even managed to stand, her hands trembling as she

warmly greeted the town’s officials.

“Sis, are you ready to throw in the towel?”

moment of triumph, a smug

you know, no

my thunder!”

your son–in–law? Pfft, a loser’s a loser, and all

tensed, and she was on the verge

“Mom.”

smile. He tapped out a quick text

not chummy with these big shots,

there? What

with scorn, but she quickly switched gears. She was

their seats.” Come on, everyone, have

dive into the town’s

throat, relishing the jealous stares from the relatives. He launched

set on turbocharging our economy later

New Chesire, they’re not

his rant, he

how tough I am now, don’t you?

before my power!‘

not consider

cut through the quiet,

mayor of Ol‘

Lewis’s

gates. Then, he emerged in a smart casual suit, leading

with determined

“Mister… Mister Christian?!”

+15 BONUS

the courtyard, Gavin and his workmates went from

instant!

their attention, but

each a heavyweight in Gr Mare, including the big

“Miss Chesire, Mister Kane!”

all smiles, bypassed Gavin’s group without a second look, carefully following

use the formal title ‘palace Lord‘. He shook hands with the pair, oozing charm

today marks the eightieth birthday

the middle of planning the year’s second half with my team when I got wind of

over. Might I have the honor of offering my

of the hour?”

Boom!

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