The Protector

Zoey’s heartfelt words were sufficient to fill Levi’s heart with contentment. I could not care less about other’s opinions. All I want to achieve is to please Zoey.

Aaron and Caitlyn’s resentments toward Levi deepened upon hearing the whole story. “He’s just an opportunist!”

Everyone segued into the birthday banquet afterward.

Aaron and Caitlyn presented their gifts to Zoey, followed by Abigail.

Then Steve and June handed the presents they prepared as well.

Theo questioned Levi. “I suppose your gift must be invaluable too, Mr. Garrison?” I must humiliate him in front of everyone!

“That’s right. What birthday gift did you prepare for Zoey?” Caitlyn could not suppress her curiosity.

Levi smiled. “I did not bring my gift. Well, it’s more like I can’t bring the present with me.”

is my gift for you. It’s a necklace from Cartier, the same design worn by a princess from a foreign

“This must have cost you

thousand only,” said

hundred thousand? Oh my God!” Caitlyn and the

for the gift, I am not going to accept it as

gazed in their direction solemnly. “How can

the present in Zoey’s stead

Garrison. You could’ve prepared a gift for

inappropriate for you to come empty-handed, not to

and lowered

was even more disgusted by

there’s really no need to fixate on that problem.” Zoey smoothed things

“I did

“What?” Zoey was surprised.