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

be happening. It

jealousy was about to boil over. Her fists clenched so

might burst.

Her ego was bruised.

nobodies, so why did Mayor Christian care

Braine family

her.

Chesire has no objections, then

been through it all. He knew exactly how to handle the

laugh, he acknowledged Amber, but

turned to ice. “Gavin, you were saying something about

the old

just where did you get that idea? I want

shook. His legs

and Amber

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

a single word with Lewis bearing down

home and think long and hard about

is family to you, isn’t

if not for her, How about

a mess, swaying on his feet, lips trembling like leaves in the wind. “Mister Christian, I…

“Amber.”

shot Lewis a look of respect, then gently took Amber’s hand. He turned to Carmela with

Lowe, don’t you think we owe Amber a big

she bit her tongue, breathing heavily, her eyes blazing with rage.

was simple

+15 BONUS

To thank Amber would be to admit that her

Susanne, and Patrick!

intent on making her swallow her pride

be the architect of her

“Carmela, apologize now!!”

white as a

voice quivering. “Amber… I mean, Miss Chesire! We’re so

forgiveness. Your aunt

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