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.”

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

necklace. “This must have cost you a fortune,

Aunt. It’s about eight hundred thousand only,” said Theo with an

hundred thousand? Oh my God!” Caitlyn and

gift, I am not going to accept it

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

present in Zoey’s stead

to Abigail, Mr. Garrison. You could’ve prepared a gift

is rather inappropriate for you to come empty-handed,

sighed and lowered his head

even more disgusted by

long, so there’s really no need to fixate on that problem.” Zoey smoothed

Zoey left for a stroll after the banquet ended. “I did

“What?” Zoey was surprised.