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“Hello everyone, I’m Winona. I’m absolutely delighted to have so many guests here to celebrate my birthday with me today. I sincerely thank you all!” Having said this, Winona shot everyone a wide smile.
Bradley, holding a gift box, approached Winona “Happy birthday. Winona!”
“Thanks, Bradley!” Winona joyfully accepted the gift box and opened it.
Below, there was an immediate flurry of discussion. “It looks very expensive!”
“Wow! Bradley, I’ve liked this watch for a long time!”
Winona walked over and embraced Bradley, her eyes red with emotion.
“Who would have thought it’s an Aegean limited edition watch? There are less than ten in the entire world! The average person wouldn’t even be able to purchase one!”
“That watch must be worth at least 5 million, right?”
The young heiresses below were all engrossed in a flurry of discussions, with some of them looking on with envy.
At that moment, Nicholas slowly made his way onto the stage. “Happy birthday, Winona!”
As he spoke, he also handed out the gift box he held in his hands.
Winona opened the box joyfully, revealing a dazzling, luxurious sapphire necklace.
“Wow…” A wave of sighs echoed from the crowd below.
“Isn’t that the Heart of the Ocean? It was designed by a top global master jeweler and was previously auctioned off for 20 million at an auction!”
“The Langford family sure knows how to celebrate in style, spending millions just on a birthday!”
“Thank you, Nicholas!” Winona rushed over and embraced Nicholas.
“As long as you’re happy!”
From the audience, Emery watched the siblings on stage, a hint of a smile gracing her lips.
What a loving family, eh? But that’s none of my business!
She continued to savor her little pastries.
At that moment, Eleanor and Gary stepped onto the stage together.
“Thank you to all the distinguished families for celebrating my daughter’s birthday. The gift I present to her on her 22nd birthday today is five percent of the shares in Langford Group!”
Immediately, a round of enthusiastic applause erupted from below.
“Mr. Langford truly cherishes his daughter!”
“Ms. Langford sure is lucky!”
“Hold on. Doesn’t the Langford family have another daughter? Why didn’t she present a gift to her younger sister?”
On the stage, the moment Bradley heard that his face fell
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Upon hearing these words, everyone instantly turned to look at Emery.
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She was in the midst of enjoying her slice of cake when she was suddenly on the receiving end of the attention of everyone: present. Her hand trore mid–air
Damn 12 Now, my ladylike image is completely ruined!
“Emery
Winona called out again.
Gary and Eleanor also looked over, their expressions immediately turning cold. This was her sister’s moment of glory, yet there she was actually indulging in cake!
They would surely become the gossip and laughingstock of high society by tomorrow!
Emery swallowed the last bite of her cake, wiped her hands, and then made her way toward the stage.
Under the disdainful gazes of the crowd, she slowly made her way forward.
Come quickly. Emery, stand by me!” Winona beckoned, pulling Emery toward the center of where their parents and brothers stood
“Ms. Emery, what kind of gift did you prepare for your younger sister?”
“Yeah” Were really curious”
Upon hearing these words. Nicholas brows slightly furrowed. He quietly asked, “Where is your gift?”
Emery glanced at him, then chuckled. “I didn’t get her one!”
The crowd below instantly erupted into commotion.
“So, the relationship between the two sisters is really that terrible, huh?”
“As the older sister, she didn’t even prepare a gift for her younger sister!”
Instantly, Eleanor felt her face flush with embarrassment “Emery, how could you not have prepared a birthday gift for Winona
“Emery, did you do this on purpose? Bradley growled through gritted teeth
Yet, not a hint of embarrassment was to be found on Emery’s face “Don’t you know why I didn’t bring a gift. Mrs. Langford?”
“You. How would I know?” Eleanor glared at her fiercely
“Mrs. Langford, do you recall ever giving me a single penny since my return? I can’t conjure up gifts out of thin air”
As soon as these words were spoken, the wives and daughters from the prestigious families below immediately burst into a thurry of discussion
“She’s the esteemed eldest daughter of the Langford family, yet she actually doesn’t have a single penny?”
“The Langford couple sure are based!”
Seeing the situation, Cary immediately took over the microphone. “Everyone, please don’t misunderstand Emery, why didn’t you tell me when you ran out of money! Since you didn’t say anything we thought you still had some?”
Einery simply smiled “Weren’t we taking a group photo! Let’s do t
At that moment, the photographer in the audience aimed his camera at the family on stage and snapped a picture
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Howard walked straight toward the stage. “Winona, I’m truly sorry for being late“”
“Howard, it’s okay! I thought you weren’t going to show up.”
“How could that be? I got into a minor accident with another car on my way here, so that’s why I’m late!”
“Are you all right?“.
“Winona, I’m fine. This is the birthday gift I got for you!”
Having said that. Howard opened the box in his hand, revealing a set of shimmering silver jewelry.
“Wow, Howard, did you have these designed according to my preferences?” Winona excitedly asked.
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Howard nodded. “You mentioned before that you have a fondness for stars, so I had a master craftsman design this set of necklace, earrings, and bracelet according to your preference. They are unique, made exclusively for you!”
The crowd below instantly erupted into a clamor.
“Howard really does dote on Ms. Winonal He actually had someone make a custom order?”
“How much did that cost, I wonder?”
“He’s so incredibly thoughtful! I wish I had a boyfriend like that!”
Emery watched the two of them, not feeling upset at all.
She simply felt a bit weary from standing and wanted to sit down…
“Howard, thank you! Winona gently accepted the jewelry box, her smile as radiant as a star.
“Kiss! Kiss!”
The voices from below caused Howard to pause. He stared blankly at Winona, then quickly glanced over at Emery.
He remained still, just watching as Winona went on her tiptoes and gently planted a kiss on his check
A blush instantly spread across Howard’s face,
mery’s lips. It seemed that even after two years, Winona still hadn’t succeeded in bedding
A hint of a smile appeared on Emery’s Howard.
It seems she isn’t as skilled as I thought!
He’s still so innocent that even a simple kiss makes him blush!
You… you guys go ahead and take the photos. I’ll go down first…” Howard stuttered nervously.
With a cheerful tone. Winona exclaimed, “Howard, I’ll come find you in a bit!”
Then, she turned to the photographer and said, “Let’s continue with the photos!”
At that moment, a few individuals suddenly walked in from outside.
The crowd turned their heads in unison, their attention drawn to the newcomers. Each of them was clad in a sleek black suit. their attire as uniform as their arrival. Leading the group was a young man, cradling a square–shaped gift box in his hands
“Which family are they from? Judging from their demeanor, it seems they’re also here to deliver a gift to Ms. Winona!”
“Ms. Winnna’s influence is truly rent
dirt vou notice reunesentatives from all the major families in
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Winona’s eyes also lit up with excitement. Who on earth was in
She was absolutely overjoyed inside at the grand spectacle.
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On stage. Gary immediately broke into a smile, saying, “Welcome, and thank you for coming to celebrate my daughter’s birthday!”
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