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?”

basking in her moment of triumph, a smug satisfaction

no matter

my thunder!”

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

and she was on the verge

“Mom.”

tapped out a quick text on

into the food, let the rest slide. We’re not chummy with these big shots, so sitting pretty will

What

quickly switched gears. She was all

leaders to their seats.” Come on, everyone, have a

let’s dive into the town’s

jealous stares from the

turbocharging our economy

New Chesire, they’re not even

a good ten minutes of his rant, he shot

tough I am now, don’t you? No matter

before my power!‘

not consider

deep voice suddenly cut through the quiet, small

was the mayor of Ol‘ Mare,

Habergam neighborhood’s narrow streets meant Lewis’s sleek cars had

emerged in a smart casual suit, leading a

men with

“Mister… Mister Christian?!”

+15 BONUS

Gavin and his workmates went from stunned to

instant!

that caught their attention, but also the entourage of influential

including the big

“Miss Chesire, Mister Kane!”

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

title ‘palace Lord‘. He shook hands with the

the eightieth birthday

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

straight over. Might I have

of the hour?”

Boom!

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