Chapter 0154

“Are you pleased?”

Lewis’s question hung in the air, and Amber froze in shock.

However, it was not just Amber, but everyone, save for Alexander, was utterly taken aback.

The mayor of Ol‘ Mare himself had come forward, offering Missus Thompson a villa in the name of

neighborhood redevelopment. The demolition of the Habergam area was ages away. That was an

outright gift!

Was that extravagant present from Mayor Christian for Missus Thompson’s birthday all because Amber

had put in a good word?

That was beyond belief!

“Mister Christian, I… I don’t know what to say.” Amber looked uncomfortable and was at a loss for

words.

A whole villa!

Even with the redevelopment of Habergam, families would only get a commercial property and some

cash, around 50 thousand dollars at most. However, those villas at Valenders Pavilion, though not

huge, were in a prime spot, worth way more than a handful of commercial

properties.

The birthday gift was overwhelmingly generous!

To top it off, Mayor Christian did not just offer that jaw–dropping gift. He actually sought Amber’s

approval, asking if it met her

expectations.

that some kind of alternate

happening. It just

jealousy was about to boil over. Her

might burst.

Her ego was bruised.

all nobodies, so why did

was the one running the Braine family show, and she would

her.

Chesire has no objections,

seasoned mayor, had been through it all. He knew exactly

With a booming laugh, he acknowledged

you were saying something about not considering the New Chesire

the old town

get that idea? I want an explanation,

whole body shook. His

Alexander and Amber

were way above his pay grade, reserved for the city’s

muster a single word with Lewis

and hard

pathetic state and huffed, “Miss Chesire is family to you, isn’t

not for her, How

a mess, swaying on his feet, lips trembling like leaves in the wind.

“Amber.”

shot Lewis a look of respect, then gently

teased, “Missus Lowe, don’t you think we owe Amber a big thank

was seething, yet she bit her tongue,

was simple but oh

+15 BONUS

thank Amber would be to admit that her family was second best,

Susanne, and Patrick!

orchestrated the whole scene, intent on making her swallow her pride and admit

to be the architect of her

“Carmela, apologize now!!”

went white as a sheet. He leaped forward,

“Amber…

Your aunt and I

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