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.

kind of alternate

happening. It just

over.

might burst.

Her ego was bruised.

Susanne, Patrick… were all nobodies, so why did Mayor Christian

She was the one running the Braine family show, and she would not let anyone

her.

no objections, then we’re all

seasoned mayor, had been through it all. He knew exactly how to handle the curveballs

his way. With a booming laugh, he acknowledged Amber, but as

“Gavin, you were saying something

the old

get that idea? I want

body shook. His legs

that story to put Alexander and Amber in their place, but he was way

his pay grade, reserved for the city’s big

a single word with Lewis bearing down on

and hard

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

not for her, How about a

was a mess, swaying on his feet, lips trembling

“Amber.”

of respect, then gently took Amber’s

Lowe, don’t you think we owe Amber

her tongue, breathing heavily, her eyes blazing

was simple

+15 BONUS

to admit that her family was

Susanne, and Patrick!

intent on making her swallow

the architect of her own

“Carmela, apologize now!!”

went white as a sheet.

“Amber…

forgiveness. Your aunt and I were

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