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Chapter 182

Author: Ginger Sue
It was time for Alyssa to present her present.

When the antique rosewood chair was carried in, every antique fanatic and collector in the venue erupted into excitement.

"That is a stunning relic!"

"Oh goodness, I wish I could get my hands on it!"

"This is probably the most precious thing Mr. Beckett Senior would have gotten tonight besides the porcelain set!"

"Who is this Alice White? How did she get her hands on something so priceless? Looks like Mr. Beckett's ex-wife might have been an heiress in hiding!"

Jasper's heart had leaped into his throat. He gazed fixedly at Alice. He had never expected her to give the old man an antique the Taylor family had won at the auction. This chair itself was worth over a hundred million!

It seemed like the Taylor family really doted on her.

"This is our gift to you, Grandpa. May you be blessed with prosperity and happiness, and live forevermore!" Alyssa said to Newton.

Beside her, Jonah bowed his head slightly. "I wish you a happy birthday,
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All these damn lies are making me mad ... so unnecessary
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