The guests smiled and commented among themselves. "So articulate and remarkably composed. Such a steady temperament isn't something you see in an ordinary child."
"Despite his age, he isn't intimidated by the crowd at all. Standing there so poised and confident—it makes you just want to adore him."
Macy York instantly remembered the National Toddler Challenge, where this boy, Caleb Chase, had completely overshadowed Leo.
She also remembered the stinging slap his aunt, Yara, had given her. Without trying to hide it, she shot him a vicious glare.
Sensing the hostile gaze locked onto him, Caleb immediately found Macy in the crowd. His sharp eyes narrowed as he shot a chilling glare right back at her.
Macy stiffened. This little brat actually had the nerve to glare back at her?
Evelyn reached out joyfully. "Caleb, come here. I have a present for you and your sister."
She took two red envelopes from Ingrid. Stuffed inside were two gold cards, each holding a staggering amount of money.
Macy's face darkened. She desperately wanted to reach out and snatch them away, but with so many prominent guests watching, she feared ruining her reputation and forced herself to hold back.
Later, when no one was looking, she would personally find Quinn and demand those cards back.
These two kids had absolutely zero blood relation to the York family. Where did they get the audacity to actually accept gold cards from her grandmother?
Caleb and Luna looked up at their mother, silently asking for permission to accept the gifts.
Fearing Quinn would decline, Evelyn spoke gently, "Quinn, these two children share a special bond with me. This is just a small token of my affection for them. As their godmother, don't you dare refuse on their behalf and ruin my good mood. Today is my eightieth birthday, after all."
Quinn felt a rush of warmth in her chest. Her eyes grew faintly rimmed with red, and a soft ache settled in her nose. She lowered her gaze and gave a small, gentle nod.
Receiving their mother's silent approval, the two little ones extended their hands and politely accepted the cards.
With perfect manners, Caleb bowed slightly. "Thank you, Mrs. York."
Luna's eyes curved into happy crescents as she chimed in with her sweet, milky voice. "Thank you, Mrs. York."
The surrounding guests watched with envy, their curiosity only growing. Smiling, someone asked, "Evelyn, these two children are...?"
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I would have accepted the jerk husband ending up with the heroine if he’s only powerful, intelligent but he’s so powerless and so stupid....
Can you make Ethan be the endgame? That Miles is a total jerk....