Edward’s eyes nearly popped out in shock when he received the message, “Declined? Why? Don't you take tasks based on the size of the fee?”The other side replied, “Quince only takes tasks based on their mood.”Edward did not want to take no for an answer. “If you're not in a good mood today, what about tomorrow?”“Is there anyone more formidable than Quince in the Black Den?”“We're willing to offer a high price.”He continued to send messages incessantly, but the other party had already gone offline. Edward was so angry he almost cursed.The next day, looking disheartened, he went back to see Edmund. Edmund asked suspiciously, “What's wrong?”“They're not taking it. Quince refused the order.”Edmund was also surprised. It was said that Quince only cared about money and would take any order as long as the payment was sufficient. So why were they specifically refusing their order?“Maybe the payment offered wasn't up to their standards?”“I offered two million. That's no sma
The finals lasted for three days, and while Sophia had claimed that she was not nervous, the truth was that these finals would decide her future. So, how could she not be anxious? The entire villa felt a sense of tension that could not be expressed. Everyone spoke in hushed tones so as to not disturb her rest.Elliot has been monitoring Edmund and Edward on his own, trying not to make sure she would not be bothered by them.Fortunately, the three days passed quickly, and the finals were over. As she got into the car on the final day, she was still smiling."Feeling relieved?" Elliot asked."Yes, tomorrow I plan to sleep in with the alarm off.""How very ambitious of you.""I've been ambitious for a long time. I don't want to be ambitious for a while."Elliot chuckled and patted her head. "How did your finals go?""Easy as pie," Sophia proudly replied."Where do you want to go now?" Elliot asked."To the hospital, to see my grandmother.”As soon as she finished speaking, he
Vanessa stared resentfully at the intimate couple not far away, unconsciously crumpling the tablecloth in her hands.Beside her, her companion said, "Can you believe those two made up? Weren't they having a fight just the other day?"Vanessa did not expect the humiliation and could not understand how Elliot could endure it.She also did not understand what he saw in her. Even if it was not Christine standing by his side, it should have been her. They shared the same background, were childhood friends, and he had such a good relationship with her brother. It made perfect sense for them to be a couple. Why, then, did he end up with Sophia, a country bumpkin?Sophia and Elliot were oblivious to the envy directed at them. After greeting the Morgan family, they headed to Jeffrey's private room.Several people were in the room. Sophia was not familiar with the others except for Ethan and Ethel. However, she recognized most of them from the time when Jeffrey was being treated for his i
The banquet officially began at eight o'clock.The crowd assisted Jeffrey as he walked out of the room.Ethan had overseen the entire preparation of this banquet. Despite Jeffrey’s dislike for crowds, the banquet hall was packed. It was, after all, a Patton family event.The host invited Jeffrey onto the stage, first introducing him and then asking him a few questions."Jeffrey, are you happy on your 81st birthday?"He replied, "Yes, I'm happy."The host continued, "With such a large family, is there anything you'd like to say to them?"Jeffrey took the microphone, looking at the descendants below. "The rise and fall of a family is closely tied to its unity. A brick thrown on the street can easily be kicked away, but if it's part of a wall, no one can move it. Trying to shift a united front is like trying to move a mountain. Only with unity and mutual assistance can there be infinite strength! I hope all of your lives in the future will be smooth and prosperous. Unite for the
The host moved on to the next item."Jeffrey, your grandchildren prepared a presentation, capturing every moment of your life. Let's watch it together!"As the lights dimmed, everyone collectively turned towards the big screen. Edmund and Edward glanced at each other, feeling inexplicably excited. They could already imagine the reactions of Elliot and Sophia when they saw the pictures of the exuberant dance. Surely, it would be astonishment, shock, and maybe even hysteria.Elliot and Sophia, however, calmly looked towards the big screen. The screen shook slightly, and then an unexpected image of Edward appeared.He was wearing a grass skirt, with two sunflowers pinned to his chest, each bearing the words "Grandpa, Happy Birthday." He danced and bounced around in the room before finally bowing and saying, "Grandpa, wishing you a happy birthday!"As the dance concluded, the guests burst into laughter.Jeffrey did not mind and thought the youngsters were just having fun, so he smi
Elliot’s face turned ominously dark, and he did not even bother to look at the phone. Instead, he threw it to the ground. Looking around, a smirk formed on his lips. "Uncle James, I would be the first to know if I was cheated on. Is one article worth causing such a commotion?"Turning to Ethan, he continued, "Ethan, do you want to resolve this matter in front of everyone?"Ethan sighed and addressed everyone, "Let's discuss this privately later. For now, let's continue with Grandpa's birthday celebration."Jeffrey was angry, "Do you think I'm in the mood for a birthday celebration now? Let me see that post."James handed the phone to him. "Dad, Sophia isn't all that she makes herself out to be. Look at what she's done. We admit Elliot isn't in good health, but regardless of whether Elliot can fulfill his duties as her husband, now that she's married into the family, she should understand her obligations.”He continued, “Can she just seek other men because she can't handle loneline
Jeffrey was delighted, but Edmund and his group were not. They all looked pale and anxious. The better things went for Sophia in their grandfather’s eyes, the more unfavorable the situation would get for them. Yet, they did not know how to interrupt Jeffery’s cheerful mood. The guests who were initially supposed to leave stayed temporarily due to the unexpected entertainment.No one knew what tricks Sophia had up her sleeve. The play lasted for an hour and a half, involving over ten people. When the curtain fell, Jeffrey surprisingly still felt a lingering sense of enjoyment.He turned to Sophia and said, " Soph, where did you find these actors for the play? They were excellent."Sophia smiled and replied, "Grandpa, I brought them here to meet you."As she spoke, she waved to the men on the stage and said, "Come and meet Grandpa.”At that moment, Edward was astonished to realize that among the group approaching the patriarch were the six men from the picture. Due to their disgui
As Edward’s words echoed, everyone exchanged puzzled glances, whispering among themselves, "What does this mean? Are they saying he isn't disabled?" "Is that true? Has he been faking a disability for eight years?" "Why would he fake being disabled?" "Why else? Look at how Grandpa Jeffrey doted on him after he became disabled." "True, he did many things that we just turned a blind eye to, didn't he?"Edmund felt some of the tension dissipate from the murmurs around him. Elliot was not going to have the final say in everything!Elliot calmly looked at Edward. "If I can walk, why would I need a wheelchair?"Edward snorted. "Who knows why you do anything. Maybe it's to garner Grandpa's sympathy and secure a larger portion of the inheritance.""The inheritance was distributed half a month ago. I received one percent. If you envy it so much, I'll give you this inheritance after you sit in a wheelchair for eight years.""I'm not as shameless as you.""That's why it's better to t