I Become A CEO After Divorce novel Chapter 1101

Chapter 1101: Jim, You're Not Cut Out for Lying

Jim stepped forward and handed the gift box to Nelson. "I had ordered this gift earlier and just went to pick it up. Ran into some traffic on the way back, so I'm a bit late."

"Jim, you're not cut out for lying," Nelson remarked, though he still took the gift box from Jim's hand. "What did you buy? I've already given you a gift."

Jim looked at him and ruffled his hair, saying, "Well, double the blessings then."

Nelson nodded and then asked, "Are you... alright?"

"What could be wrong with me?" Jim replied, taking out a delicate box from his pocket and handing it to Nelson. "This is for you."

Nelson glanced at the box Jim was offering, his eyebrows slightly furrowing. "A freebie?"

Jim couldn't help but chuckle. "Yeah, a freebie, buy one get one."

As he spoke, Jim extended his hand forward.

When Nelson saw the ring on Jim's hand, his breath caught for a moment. He then handed the box back to Jim and asked, "Have you ever seen anyone wear their own engagement ring?"

Jim suppressed his smile, opened the box, took out the ring, and reached for Nelson's hand. He slid the ring onto Nelson's finger, saying, "Now you can join in the celebrations on anniversaries, make it a lively affair with Brandon and the gang."

Nelson clicked his tongue. "I don't have the guts for that. Brandon might actually punch me if he gets angry. I've never been able to beat him since we were kids."

"Don't I count?"

Upon hearing Jim's words, Nelson looked directly at him and questioned, "Have you always been by my side?"

"Always."

Nelson responded with a nod. "Let's head inside. You're the only one missing."

The guests at the Hawkins family event were mostly Brandon's classmates, friends, and close associates. There were around ten or so people, both male and female.

"Mr. Hawkins seems quite popular. He's a hit with both men and women," Bonnie teased Sandy as they observed the guests arriving.

Sandy, who was busy amusing Mles, didn't even spare a glance for Bonnie. She continued, focused on her task, "Brandon is good-looking and kind-hearted. That's why."

Rolling her eyes, Bonnie remarked, "We all know Mr. Hawkins is wonderful. No need to reiterate."

Sandy nodded with a smile. "Of course."

Maya and Kason had personally prepared the food for the event. They had enlisted the help of Maya's close friends to assist in the cooking.

The young crowd gathered together, creating a lively and cheerful atmosphere.

"Come on, let's raise a toast to Mr. Hawkins tonight. Congratulations on being the first to step into the realm of marriage. May your life be filled with happiness and bliss!"

Someone shouted, and others quickly joined in.

Sandy and Yanis, however, refrained from drinking alcohol. Stella and Bonnie couldn't escape their fate, with Bonnie's condition being relatively better since she had to look after Mles. Stella, on the other hand, lacked the courage to join in the drinking. In fact, even Sandy's share of the alcohol was split between Stella and Brandon.

After all, both Stella and Brandon had their reasons for being involved. One was a soon-to-be-husband, and the other was a dear sister.

The festivities went on, and as the night progressed, most of the guests became increasingly tipsy. Apart from Yanis and Sandy, the only sober ones were Maya and Zane.

Amidst the boisterous scene, Maya suggested, "Why don't we let them stay in the living room like this? We don't have enough guest rooms, and getting designated drivers for so many people at this hour would be a hassle."

Sandy glanced at Maya and asked, "Do you think that's a good idea?"

Maya whispered, "Don't worry. These people might lead privileged lives, but they're not petty. When Brandon brought them over before, they managed with makeshift arrangements for the night and left early the next morning."