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.

were gifts of a wide

brought, Aaron and Caitlyn were

gifts that were presented could be compared to what their family had

were far inferior

the face of all sorts

She will definitely be

Caitlyn quickly pulled Zoey to the front, waiting to present their

Caitlyn,” said Xena, Caitlyn’s cousin who was queuing at

so

thinking about how happy Meredith would be

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

room

was satisfied with their

Jade Buddha

that, Meredith flashed a smile at last, obviously liking these

I like your gifts very much!”

Aaron, Caitlyn and Zoey were

prepared were almost exactly

importantly, the former’s gifts were several times more expensive