Chapter 152

Chapter 0152

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Patrick and Susanne, with the support of Alexander and Amber, made their way into the small courtyard.

The commotion at the neighborhood's entrance had left all the relatives and friends utterly astounded. They trailed behind the

group, with

even Amber's sole uncle, Kolten Braine, not daring to step ahead of them.

Such was the vast chasm that status and identity could carve between people. No one, no matter how close, dared to cross that

invisible

line.

“Hmph!”

After everyone had settled in, Carmela could not help herself but shoot Alexander a withering look. “It’s like you can never have

enough money, right? However, Gavin is all about giving back. He doesn’t give a hoot about cash!”

“Just the other day, an announcement came and Gavin's the new town mayor. You should’ve seen the line of bigwigs from major

companies at our door, tripping over themselves to get on his good side!”

Gavin, the new town mayor?!

The relatives paused, then broke into a chorus of compliments. “Carmela, why keep such news under wraps? We're right here in

the old town. With Gavin as mayor, we're all in for a treat!”

“Exactly! I’ve got some land in town. Gavin, do you think you could pull some strings and get a house up on that plot? We're

running short on building space, and that land shouldn't go to waste!”

“A piece of cake for Gavin, just a word from him...”

Back and forth they went. In no time, Carmela and Gavin were the stars of the show, eclipsing even the guest of honor.

Alexander and Amber were left without so much as a nod.

“Amber.”

Carmela beamed with smugness, tapping her silverware before Amber. “Your husband, Alexander, he’s got to be loaded to afford

such a car, huh?“—

“Our town’s wealthiest resident, Mister Felix Parker, boasting a fortune well exceeding 30 million dollars, practically bows down

to the influence of my family’s empire. What is your family’s net worth? How does it compare to mine?”

Amber set her silverware down, offering a soft smile, “Aunt Carmela, let’s not talk about that. My family...”

“lll handle this.”

Alexander shot Carmela a look, cutting off Amber’s response. He said calmly, “Missus Lowe, you might not be aware, but Amber

is the current general manager of New Chesire Group and the one and only rightful heir to the entire Chesire fortune. As for the

total assets... His grin widened a touch, “New Chesire Group is the top dog in OI‘ Mare, as well as the Severn Group! Missus

Lowe, rings a bell doesn’t it?”

The Severn Group?!

Alexander’s revelation hit.Carmela like a ton of bricks. Her mouth was left hanging, her hefty frame shaking uncontrollably!

The Severn Group, once the talk of Ol‘ Mare, was a titan. Its sheer size and influence were legendary, a giant among the ranks

in all of

Tormora.

Such a behemoth could not possibly be matched by some small-town tycoon!

“That's a load of bull!”

Carmela’s heart raced with panic, her head shaking wildly in denial. “Anything else, and I might be able to believe that. But her,

the Chesire heiress? No way that can’t be true!”

“Where had all the Chesire men gone? No way a lady’s running the show!”

Alexander kept his smile as he replied, “The old Chesire clan’s history goes. New Chesire swallowed up the Chesire Group. My

father—in-

law’s the big boss now, and Amber's calling the shots as general manager.”

He glanced over at Susanne, his smile widening. “Right, Mom?”

Susanne paused, a lightbulb moment, and then her face lit up with thanks.

Her son-in-law was making her birthday a day to shine, to finally show them all.

“Alex has got it right.”

She forked a slice of meat onto Alexander’s plate, giving Carmela a grin. “Sis, I've had my share of tough times, but thanks to

Alex’s help, I’m living it up now!*.

“Living it up...”

Carmela bit back her anger, breathing fast and her face contorting. She could not stomach that turn of events!

She was the one married to Gavin, the star of that household, but today, her big sister stole the spotlight, smacking her pride like

a backhand. Those envious looks from the less fortunate kin on Susanne, ignoring Carmela completely!

“Don’t get worked up, Carmela.”

Gavin glanced at his pricey Rolex, then shot Alexander a sly smirk. “Time’s ticking. They should be here any minute...”

Right on cue.

“Mayor Lowe! Is Mayor Lowe around?”

Just outside the quaint courtyard, a group of middle-aged men in sharp suits and polished shoes approached, their arms laden

with fancy teas and top-shelf liquors. They called out their congratulations as they walked.

“Happy eightieth to Mayor Lowe’s mother-in-law! What a wonderful occasion! Wishing her joy and endless health on her

birthday!”

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