Jessica saw that Victoria and Maximilian said nothing; a trace of mockery appeared on her face. “Tell us what present you prepare for grandpa’s birthday so that I could gain more knowledge of new stuff.”
Embarrassment could be seen on Victoria’s face. They prepared nothing. How should they answered this question?
Maximilian put away his phone and smiled, “What we prepare is a secret. There would be no surprise if we tell you now.
“Ah Ah” Jessica said, “Are you afraid that your present is too embarrassing to be seen? It’s okay. Our family knows you are a loser. It wouldn’t be embarrassing even if you prepare a goose feather for grandpa as long as you wouldn't feel embarrassed yourself.”
Victoria seethed inside with bowed head, showing a sign of unhappiness. Maximilian held her hands softly and said in a low voice, “There is no need to worry. I have prepared a present for the birthday. There is not a chance that you will lose your face.”
Victoria smiled bitterly, thinking that Maximilian was just comforting her by nice words; and she didn’t buy those.
The car drove into a newly built village in suburban district. They saw standardized three-tiered village buildings arrayed neatly along both sides of the road.
The Wright family was a noble and well-known family of intellectuals. The family was famous in the village.
In order to celebrate Hugo’s birthday, a stage was already built up in the yard of the Wright’s house. Red flags and red lanterns were hung up and even a red arch was set up to highlight the joyous celebration.
Jessica found a place to park her car and then Victoria got off.
Sylvie, Laura and Marcus waited for Maximilian and Victoria not far away. Sylvie sneered at them and said, “Isn’t it comfortable to sit on that car? The imported car is much better than home-made one, isn’t it?
Victoria smiled awkwardly and kept silent.
Jessica looked the front door of the Wright’s house. “The second son of elder uncle, Alfie, the son of the third uncle, Tommy, and his daughter, Maggie were all there. Where is Callum, the first son of elder uncle at the front door? Does he consider himself, the elder son of elder uncle, to be too important to receive guests at the front door?”
Standing next to Jessica, Oscar smiled and said to her, “We junior should go and greet guests, shouldn’t we?”
There was no way for Victoria to say no to Jessica, so she could only nod mildly and walk toward the front door with Maximilian, Jessica and Oscar.
When they got to the front door, Alfie and Tommy mocked at Maximilian, “Hey! Look who is here! The famous kept man in H city. You loser come for nice food and drinks at the party today, don’t you? I could assure you of enough food. It’s okay even if you want to take the leftover home.”
“I am afraid grandpa would be irritated to such an extent that he might encounter some health issues if he sees you. What if you squat outside the door? I will bring you the leftover in a bucket. You can eat as much as you want at the corner.” Alfie and Tommy said sarcastically, treating Maximilian as if he were a beggar.
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