Chapter 106

Chapter 106

“Christie!” Megan called Christina over. “The machine dog has been repaired.”

Christina walked over and took the machine dog. She looked at Malcolm with a shy smile and said, “Thank you, Mr. Jimenez.”

Malcolm smiled. “You’re welcome.”

He looked at Stephanie again and nodded slightly.

is not eye-catching at all. Seeing that, Christina felt a little sad. As expected, everyone liked beautiful women. A girl with a maldeveloped body like her was

Christina thought, ‘I really envy Stephanie for her beauty, good figure, and talent Boohool Stephanie is my role model. I must work hard to be like her.” At the beginning of the birthday party, a handsome and elegant man walked quickly to the banquet hall’s door. He looked tired, obviously having come over in a rush.

Julianna introduced him, saying, “This is Melvin Jimenez, an international cardiology specialist and the second son of the Jimenez family.”

As Summer, Stephanie had met Melvin. He was a top expert in the field of cardiology.

The Jimenez family members had already stepped onto the stage.

When they saw him, they all smiled with understanding.

She guessed that Melvin had just finished the surgery an

and rushed over.

Christina sighed. “The Jimenez family members are so good-looking. The male members are handsome, and the female members are beautiful. They are all elites from all walks of life!”

Raising her eyebrows, Stephanie asked, “What about Malcolm?”

Christina said, “He’s so tall and handsome. I love him so much!”

Christina immediately covered her mouth and blinked rapidly at Stephanie like a little girl who was caught making a mistake.

Julianna tutted. “It turns out that you’ve fallen in love with someone else, Christina. Are you here for the birthday party or for your beloved?

Christina pursed her lips and blushed.

Stephanie glared at Julianna. “Don’t make fun of her. It’s not something embarrassing to like someone,”

Julianna raised her chin and said, “Good luck, Christie. I hope you can win over him soon!”

Christina hummed. “I try my best.”

Stephanie chuckled. “You should focus on your

on your studies first.”

Christina fell silent.

At that moment, Graham pushed Vincent over.

Julianna looked at Graham in disgust and then walked over to hold his arm. They were an ideal fake engaged couple.

Looking at the two, Stephanie felt they were a perfect match.

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Although Julianna’s gaze was filled with slight disdain, Graham seemed to date on her.

Vincent took Stephanie’s hand. “Don’t look at others. Look at me.”

Stephanie stifled her laughter. “I can’t always look at you. My eyes will feel tired.”

“Your eyes will get tired?” Vincent frowned. “Don’t see, then. It’ll be better for your health.

Stephanie fell silent.

She felt Vincent was implying something, but she had no proof.

Subconsciously, she looked at Christina, her eyes fixed unblinkingly at the man onstage, completely ignoring Vincent.

Stephanie heaved a sigh of rebel

“Stephie!” Annabelle, onstage, suddenly shouted Stephanie’s name after finishing her speech for the birthday party.

Stephanie looked over in surprise.

Annabelle waved her hand. “Come up onstage.

Stephanie suddenly recalled Annabelle wanting to take her as g**r. She informed Vincent in an undertone.

Vincent was unfazed because Matthew had mentioned that matter.

Vincent said, “I respect your decision. The Jimenez family has been abroad for a long time, so although the Fletcher and Jimenez families have some business connections and are not very close, the Jimenez family has a good character.”

Hearing Vincent’s acknowledgment of the Jimenez family, Stephanie nodded.

She couldn’t refuse Annabelle’s favor on such an occasion.

Naturally, Stephanie liked Annabell as the latter was friendly.

Stephanie wore a white strapless dress, and her long hair cascaded down her back. Her skin shone with a healthy radiance, reflecting the light. She walked gracefully onto the stage.

Sebastian, who initially stood beside Annabelle, made room for Stephanie.

Stephanie nodded slightly, standing between Annabelle and Selena.

Annabelle smiled and held Stephanie’s hand. “I have an important thing to tell you today. I’m sure many people recognize this young lady, Stephanie. I’l take her as my foster granddaughter today.”

Annabelle took off her emerald bracelet and put it on Stephanie’s wrist. “Stephie, thank you. And thank you for giving me a birthday gift. I like it very

much.”

Looking at the emerald bracelet on her wrist, which was worth tens of millions, Stephanie was shocked.

On the one hand, Stephanie knew Annabelle was thanking her for the two paintings. On the other hand, Stephanie could tell Annabelle was truly fond of

her.

Stephanie said, “Thank you, Grandma Annabelle.”

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Annabelle patted Stephanie’s hand and said, “You’re welcome, my dear granddaughter.”

The audience applauded fervently.

Someone remarked, “Do you notice Mrs. Jimenez and Stephanie look like mother and daughter when they stand together.”

Another person said, “Yes. Their features bear a striking resemblance.”

Someone else said, “This must be why Mrs. Jimenez is particularly fond of Stephanie and takes her as foster granddaughter!”

Another person said, “Even Megan doesn’t receive such a treatment.”

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Only a very small number of people in the circle knew the Jimenez family was looking for their family member, so they didn’t think Stephanie was the Jimenez family’s daughter. They merely felt it was a fateful coincidence that the two looked like.

Hearing that and seeing how the Jimenez family members treat Stephanie, Megan panicked.

The smile on her face finally faltered slightly.

Suddenly, four men sitting around and playing cards appeared on the big screen behind the stage.

They were dressed indecently. Their hair was dyed in different colors, and they were smoking and swearing.

One of them asked, “Do you remember Stephanie?”

Another answered, “Of course. I still remember sleeping with her.”

Another man said, “Yes, I remember. Eight years ago, Stephanie called us and said that she wanted to go to the bar to have fun. I haven’t seen such a wild woman like her in years!”

The fourth man said, “She often invited us to private rooms she booked. Her skills in bed were awesome. I miss her to this day.”

The first man said, “Her sister, Florence, tried to persuade her to go back, but Stephanie refused to listen.”

The second man said, “Stephanie underwent an abortion for me. I still feel guilty. After all, that was a life.”

The third man said, “One should be with a man who had his share of fun and a woman who had been thoroughly heartbroken. Mr. Fletcher has been

c**d.”

All four men laughed.

The audience was shocked. They stared at Stephanie, who was onstage, with disdain and contempt.

The Jimenez family members were displeased. Not only because that video put Stephanie to shame, but it was also disrespectful to Annabelle that it happened during the latter’s birthday party.

Worried about Stephanie’s emotions, Annabelle held her hand tightly and said, “I believe in Stephie. I won’t deny her character just because of this

video.”

Selena also held Stephanie’s hand and said, “Don’t be afraid. We trust you. We’ll find out who did it and won’t let him go.”

Kenneth snorted. “I’d like to see who’s the daredevil who dared to do such a despicable thing at my wife’s birthday party!”

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Sebastian asked Matthew, Melvin, and Malcolm to check the surveillance cameras to determine the culprit.

Megan and Madeline also came over to comfort Stephanie.

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In the past, when Florence slandered Stephanie with such despicable rumors, Horace and Matilda didn’t investigate the truth and scolded Stephanie directly. At last, her grandfather couldn’t bear it and sent Stephanie abroad.

In contrast, the Jimenez family treated Stephanie with affection.

Stephanie said, “I have evidence to prove my innocence. Can I use this opportunity to play it?”