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.

some kind of alternate reality? It was

happening. It just

about to boil over. Her fists clenched so tight

might burst.

Her ego was bruised.

so why did Mayor Christian care

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

her.

has no objections,

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

a booming laugh, he acknowledged Amber, but as his gaze shifted to Gavin,

were saying something about not considering

the old

get that idea? I

His

Alexander and Amber in their place, but he

above his pay grade, reserved for the city’s

single word

long and hard about what you’ve

pathetic state and huffed, “Miss Chesire is family to you, isn’t she? You’d be out

her,

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

“Amber.”

a look of respect, then gently took Amber’s hand. He turned

teased, “Missus Lowe, don’t you

her tongue,

was simple but

+15 BONUS

To thank Amber would be to admit that her family

Susanne, and Patrick!

the whole scene, intent on making her

wanted her to be the

“Carmela, apologize now!!”

white as a sheet. He leaped forward, yanking

bow before Amber, his voice quivering. “Amber… I mean,

forgiveness. Your aunt and

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