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.”

a present. Isn’t that right, Mr. Garrison?” Theo took out a delicate box and gifted the present to Zoey. “This is my gift for you. It’s a necklace from Cartier, the same design worn by a princess from a foreign country.

“This must have cost you

really, Aunt. It’s about eight hundred thousand

eight hundred thousand? Oh my God!” Caitlyn and the others

goodwill, Theo. As for the gift, I am not going to accept it as

their direction solemnly. “How can you reject Theo’s

present in

all thanks to Abigail, Mr. Garrison. You could’ve prepared a gift for Zoey though, even a cheap necklace to express your sincerity will

for you to come empty-handed,

lowered his

even more disgusted by

no need to fixate on that problem.” Zoey smoothed things over

and Zoey left for a stroll after the banquet ended. “I did prepare a birthday gift for you.” Levi said all

“What?” Zoey was surprised.