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.

guests were mainly older political and 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

played on the corners of his lips. Those who shared his table pretended

about hallway through, or a

the stage at the invitation of the emcee to deliver a

thank you all for coming despite your busy schedules! I am very, very honored! I am also thankful to my two dutiful sons, for they were the ones who did everything they could to organize such a grand feast Ik

face was filled with pride, and his eyes seemingly kept dritting over to Anthony

“Kevan, Uncle Anthony’s 60th birthday was not celebrated well. Don’t you

it up

had indeed touched upon a sore point for Kevan. Anthony was older than Bernard by three years. But Kevan was still in a “coma’ at that time, so naturally, he could not celebrate his 60th birthday. Besides. Anthony and Violet had no heart to do anything like that ether as they were worried about their son, who was