The Protector

“Don’t you think you have done enough to embarrass the entire family in front of so many people?!” Bailey chided in disappointment.

Aaron and Caitlyn had no choice but to return to the villa.

“Don’t follow me!” Caitlyn shouted at Levi.

After arriving at the manor’s main hall, everyone was seated according to arrangements.

Aaron and his family were seated at the corner, far away from Meredith.

Only those who Meredith regarded as important could sit at the front.

“Honey, the gift presentation is up next. I’m sure Meredith will be happy to accept our gifts,” Aaron said.

Caitlyn wiped away her tears and waited silently.

When the guests had filled up the room, the host announced the start of the banquet and the ceremonies proceeded one after another.

“Now is the time for gift presentation!”

Everyone started presenting their gifts as soon as the host finished.

wide variety, but

what the others had brought, Aaron and Caitlyn were filled

of those gifts that were presented could be compared to what their

gifts were far inferior

sorts of gifts,

She will definitely

to the front, waiting to

see you’re well-prepared, Caitlyn,” said Xena, Caitlyn’s cousin who was queuing at the front

and so

Caitlyn smiled, thinking about how happy Meredith would be upon receiving their gifts in just

of Xena and Samson—an authentic calligraphy painting of an ancient notable artist worth seven hundred thousand—a five-hundred-year-old wild ginseng, and last but not least, a Jade Buddha Xena had sought from the holy mountain to bless Mrs. Black with good health!” the host read

room burst into

satisfied with their

Jade Buddha especially

Meredith flashed a smile at last, obviously liking

Samson, I like your gifts very much!” Meredith

Caitlyn and Zoey

the gifts they had prepared were

gifts were several times more