Chapter 18: Birthday Bouquet
The Wilson family's ancestral mansion was abuzz with activity as cars streamed in one after the other. Inside the grand banquet hall at the heart of the mansion, people laughed and chattered, revelling in the joyous occasion.

Seated at the podium in the banquet hall was the matriarch of the Wilson family, flanked by three servants who piled up the gifts presented to her. Elena's mother, Bridget, led her family to the podium to present their gifts.

As the Wilson family matriarch scanned the room, her brows furrowed in disappointment upon realizing that Jayson was absent. "Where is that man?" she asked, her tone cold and a glint of anger flashing in her eyes.

Bridget felt a wave of anxiety wash over her as she realized that they wouldn't have come forward to present their gifts if they had known of Jayson's absence. However, they had been called up to the podium to join the other family members in wishing the old Wilson a happy birthday.

"Elena, is Jayson on his way?" asked her Mothe
Continue to read this book on the App

Related Chapters

Latest Chapter