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.”

mean to say is that you did not prepare 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. I spent a lot of effort

sparkling necklace. “This must have cost you

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

eight hundred thousand? Oh my God!” Caitlyn and

for the goodwill, Theo. As for the gift, I am not going to accept it as it’s an expensive gift.” Zoey

and the others gazed in their direction solemnly. “How can you

the present in Zoey’s

Levi. “This is indeed a wonderful banquet all thanks to Abigail, Mr. Garrison. You could’ve prepared a gift for Zoey though, even a

for you to come empty-handed, not to mention with your ‘special’

lowered his head

was even more

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

“I did prepare a birthday gift for you.” Levi said all of a

“What?” Zoey was surprised.