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.

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

ile a nasty smile played on the corners of his

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

last singer finished their performance, Berard went up the stage at the invitation of the emcee

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

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

not

up

a “coma’ at that time, so naturally, he could not celebrate his 60th birthday. Besides. Anthony and Violet had no heart to do anything