Sweet Subterfuge

Seeing that the atmosphere had become awkward, Cody and Edmund Immediately came to smooth things over. One pulled on Bernard while the other went to persuade Maria.

“Dad, Mom is only doing this for your own good! Please don’t be angry!”

“Forget it Mom, It’s Cad’s 60th birthday today. Just show him a bit of respect and not cause a scene here, please? There are people watching!’

No one bothered to apologize to Kevan-of course, he never expected them to either. In the confusion, he silently went over to sit in his seat, trading a look with Anthony before quietly observing this farce. However, the farce did not last long. Alter both sons had persuaded them, combined with the stares from the guests, Bernard and Maria calmed down very quickly.

Cody got a waiter to clean up the mess on the floor, and once Bernard’s emotions were fully calm, the feast officially started.

There was an emcee for the feast. Cody had spent a great deal of money on this too, for he had hired a well-known host from StellarTV to ensure that thiros ran smoothly. Other than that, he also invited several famous singers to perform.

business cliles, so they were not interested in any of these ridiculous programs. Hence, no matter how high-energy the performances were, the atmosphere off-stage was stil. lileless. Many even rubbed their ears and complained about how noisy it was, and they could barely hear the person speaking next to

ile a nasty smile played on the corners of his lips. Those

nearly an hour. Thankfully, the dishes were served about hallway through, or a

up the stage at the invitation

also thankful to my two dutiful sons, for they were the ones who did everything they could to

eyes seemingly kept dritting over to

asking. “Kevan, Uncle Anthony’s 60th birthday was not

it up

so naturally, he could not celebrate