Chapter 30 The Controversy at the Birthday Banquet (Part 2)
The banquet hall was magnificent, with golden decorations and a crystal chandelier emitting dazzling light.
Melodious music played, accompanied by the laughter and clinking of glasses from men and women.
Today, those who came were all influential figures in Lochcliff.
Attending the birthday banquet was secondary; the main purpose was to network.
They all particularly wanted to get close to Russell, the person in power of the Maddox Group, after all, this big shot is usually too low–key, and it is not easy to meet him in person.
At that moment, Marlene was sitting in the main seat, with Livia and Aubrie standing beside her.
They were responsible for receiving the gifts sent by the crowd.
Alonso, who was standing by, said, “If you’re tired, go rest in the upstairs guest room.”
Marlene waved her hand and said, “I was in a particularly good mental state now, thanks to the divine doctor. His medical skills were truly remarkable. In the past, I often felt chest tightness and shortness of breath, but after taking that medicine, all my seven orifices felt clear.”
Livia pouted, thinking that the old lady was boasting about it.
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Just taking the medicine for two days, and it can have such a big effect?
She also said that her son was quite seriously ill, and if the illness were divided into three stages, he was already in the second stage now.
What a nonsense to say that the cost of medicine plus the consultation fee would be 30 million, and it would be a hundred million if you want to consider treatment again!
She wouldn’t believe in that charlatan, only fools would believe him.
When someone presented a birthday gift, Livia pulled a faint smile again, and took it with both hands, saying thank you.
At that moment, Marlene’s eyes lit up and she pointed at the person at the entrance of the banquet hall, saying, “Isn’t that my daughter–in–law?”
Livia looked in the direction she pointed and saw Zoey pushing Russell in.
She had a strong opinion about Zoey, she thought Zoey was very immature.
If Zoey had denied the photos and videos that day, then her son’s reputation would’ve been protected.
She pursed her lips and watched as the two people got closer and closer.
Zoey asked in a low voice, “Did you prepare the gift?”
“Don’t worry, the emerald necklace that I had previously bought
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at the Whitefox auction is with Troy.”
Zoey raised an eyebrow, “Emerald?”
“Yes, but what’s the problem?”
“Of course not,” Zoey thought, their tastes were quite similar indeed.
When the two of them arrived in front of Marlene, Troy had just arrived as well.
Troy took out a velvet long box in emerald green from an exquisite bag and handed it to Russell.
Russell handed it to the old lady and said, “Take a look, see if you like it?”
When Marlene opened it and saw the emerald necklace, she couldn’t stop smiling.
“Russell understood me, and I really liked that, thank you. But you know what? What made me the happiest was that Russell found me a daughter–in–law.”
The old lady extended her hand, with a kind smile on her face, and said, “Zoey, come here.”
Zoey nodded slightly and walked up to her, “Madam.”
The old lady held her hand and kept stroking it, “This little hand is so smooth, and her body must be very slippery too. Russell is really lucky.”
Zoey: “…”
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“What ‘Madam‘? Come on, just between us, call me ‘mom‘.”
Zoey stifled a laugh and found the old lady adorable.
“Russell was being secretive and wouldn’t allow any public announcement. Just indulge me a little and let me hear it.”
Zoey leaned in close to her ear and sweetly called, “Mom.”
With a sound, she felt something added to her wrist.
She took a glance and saw that it was the jade bracelet that the old lady had always worn.
This jade bracelet was delicate and translucent, with a bright and dazzling color, and it was quite valuable.
“This was passed down to me by my mother–in–law, and today I am passing this jade bracelet on to you.”
Zoey looked at the Buddhist beads on her left wrist and the jade bracelet on her right wrist, the combination was perfect.
She turned around and looked at Russell, and the man nodded with a smirk.
Zoey pursed her lips and said, “Thank you, Mom.”
Aubrie smiled and said, “Zoey entered the Maddox family’s door, it was her good fortune, and also Russell’s good fortune.”
Livia’s eyes were filled with jealousy, for she knew that this jąde bracelet was a symbol of the house owner’s wife.
She, as the eldest daughter–in–law of the Maddox family, did not get it, and yet this useless little bitch got it. It’s really hateful!
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Livia felt a bit sour, “Zoey is so lucky. She hasn’t even officially entered the house yet, and she has already gained the favor of the old lady.”
Russell lifted his eyelids and glanced at her, “I had already
mentioned Zoey’s identity when Nelson was being taken care of at home. Is your memory so poor now?”
Livia tugged at the corner of her mouth and said, “Look at my memory.”
Russell coldly said, “You were jealous because you didn’t get the jade bracelet.”
Livia was exposed and felt so angry that her teeth itched. She smiled and said, “How could it be? After all, Russell is the head of the Maddox family, and only the head’s wife is qualified to wear this jade bracelet.”
Russell nodded, “It’s good that you know.”
Livia: “..
At this moment, Nelson and Ariana walked over, followed by Jordan and Dahlia.
They presented the birthday gift.
Ariana smiled sweetly and said, “Grandma, happy birthday to you.”
Marlene, due to the incident at the engagement banquet, had a strong dislike for the couple. Therefore, after receiving the gift, she handed it over to Livia without even looking at it.
Nelson felt very embarrassed and said, “Grandma, this is
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carefully chosen by us for you, take a look.”
Livia quickly opened the box that Nelson had given her, and inside was a brush.
Marlene loved calligraphy and traditional painting, so she often used a brush. Nelson could be said to cater to her preferences.
Livia opened the exquisite jewelry box that Ariana had given her again. Inside was a brooch. “This brooch is really unique. Mom, take a look, it matches your complexion very well.”
Marlene glanced and indeed, the color looked quite good.
Livia gave Ariana a signal.
Ariana immediately took it over, “Grandma, this is a brooch I designed, made with rubies and adorned with scattered
diamonds. The red color represents joy and nobility, wishing you good health and a long life.”
Marlene had seen a lot in her life, but she did like the style of this brooch.
She nodded, “You’ve put a lot of thought into it.”
Livia finally felt a sense of relief. She hadn’t seen Zoey
preparing for a birthday gift, so she quickly changed the subject, “Didn’t Zoey also have something to present?”
Zoey smiled faintly and said, “Yes, I did.”
Livia smiled and said, “Then take it out and let’s have a look. The old lady must have liked it very much.”
Zoey glanced at Russell, and the man nodded.
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She took out a light blue velvet box from her handbag and said, “This is the brooch | designed.”
The old lady joyfully took it and opened it to have a look. Inside was a purple brooch, designed exactly like Ariana’s.
She was first startled, then wanted to close it. But Livia took it over before her, saying, “Oh, this design style is the same as Ariana’s design! Oh, I remember now, Zoey is also a designer for Born Beauty, so it’s inevitable for her to have contact with Ariana at work.”
Zoey smirked and said, “So you mean I copied Ariana?”
Dahlia interjected, “Zoey, how could you plagiarize? Plagiarism is disgraceful! Quickly take back what you gave and apologize to the old lady!”
