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.

of alternate reality? It

be happening. It just can’t

jealousy was about to boil over.

might burst.

Her ego was bruised.

were all nobodies, so why did Mayor Christian care about

the Braine family show, and she would not

her.

no objections,

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

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

ice. “Gavin, you were saying

the old

you get that

body shook. His

had made up that story to put Alexander and Amber in their place,

his pay grade, reserved for

single word with Lewis bearing

long and hard

huffed, “Miss Chesire is family to

her, How about a

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

“Amber.”

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

teased, “Missus Lowe, don’t you think

tongue, breathing

was simple but

+15 BONUS

thank Amber would be to admit that her

Susanne, and Patrick!

orchestrated the whole scene, intent on making

to be the architect of her own

“Carmela, apologize now!!”

Carmela’s predicament, went white as a sheet. He leaped

quivering. “Amber…

Your aunt

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