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.

alternate reality? It

be happening. It just

Carmela’s jealousy was about to boil over. Her fists clenched so

might burst.

Her ego was bruised.

so why did Mayor Christian care

much? She was the one running the Braine family show,

her.

no objections,

had been through it all. He knew exactly how

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

you were saying something about

the old town

you get that idea? I want an explanation,

His

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

big decisions were way above his pay grade, reserved for the

not muster a single word with Lewis

think long and hard about what you’ve

Chesire is family

not for her, How

trembling like leaves in the wind. “Mister Christian, I…

“Amber.”

a look of respect, then gently

teased, “Missus Lowe, don’t you think we

yet she bit her tongue, breathing

was simple but oh

+15 BONUS

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

Susanne, and Patrick!

on making

wanted her to be the

“Carmela, apologize now!!”

predicament, went white as a sheet. He leaped

before Amber, his voice quivering. “Amber…

Your aunt

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