Claire's sharp response rendered Eloise wordless. Looking awkward, Eloise couldn't believe Claire was still straightforward and didn't care about her feelings.
However, she was Finnley's younger sister, so Eloise didn't want to offend her.
With a smile, she shifted the topic in another direction. "Claire, I found another old man who will celebrate his birthday here today."
"He's my grandfather's colleague in the army. They experienced life and death together. Although they were born on the same day of the same year. More than 50 years ago, they had decided to celebrate their 80-year-old birthday together." Claire sipped her milk.
Eloise nodded thoughtfully. "I see. Will the other man's family come to the banquet as well?"
"Of course." Claire glanced at her and reminded her, "You'd better stop dreaming about winning Finnley's heart by just a birthday banquet. If he doesn't care about the Calder family, he won't mind disgracing you guys in others' presence."
Her words made Eloise's face turn livid and pale in turns.
Claire raised her head and gulped down all the milk in one go. "Nice milk." Then she called a maid nearby, "Cara, another glass of milk, please."
"OK, Lady Claire."
Eloise was jealous. Claire wasn't Finnley's biological sister, but she was treated as the biological daughter of Finnley's parents.
In the European-styled villa, the warm sunshine fell through the floor-to-ceiling window.
Pierre pulled Albert to a huge lounge. They sat on the couch.
With a smile, Pierre passed an agreement to him. "I look forward to our cooperation in the following six months. Wish our relationship will progress further."
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