Chapter 65
Everyone inquired and learned that Alice Gibbs, raised by Constance since she was little, had returned.
Constance had always doted on Alice. No wonder she would hold her birthday party so grandly
The birthday party was held in the Morning Haven.
The Morning Haven was the Gibbs family’s territory. Everyone else in the family followed the grand and elegant style, except for Ivan. Therefore, the Jade Pure Pavilion was famous for being elegant.
The Gibbs family had been elegant for so many years, but they had Ivan, who was completely out of tune. When Ivan was young, he fought, dyed his hair, and skipped classes.
When he grew up, he did not restrain himself at all. He opened a bar, flirted with girls, and was a famous playboy.
However, no one could do anything to him because he was the only heir of the Gibbs family. Even if he caused a huge mess, someone would help him cover it up.
At that moment, Ivan, the frivolous young master, was harassing a little girl.
“We’ve known each other for so long. It’s not too much to call me friend, right?” Ivan bent and supported his face with his hands. His seductive eyes looked up.
Casey had a cold expression as she said, ” Mr. Gibbs, please show some self–respect.”
“What self–respect?” Ivan took a sip of wine and raised his hand to stroke Casey’s hair.
Casey slapped his hand away. She looked a little annoyed. “Mr. Gibbs, I have a boyfriend. I’m not those women in the bar. You’d better not touch me.”
Casey was about to be driven crazy by Ivan.
Ever since they met each other last time, Casey could see Ivan wherever she went.
He was haunting her.
Moreover, Casey did not know what was wrong with Ivan. He always liked to tease her.
Casey disliked having any contact with the opposite sex that she was unfamiliar with.
“Casey, little darling, you’re so cold when you speak. It’s as if I’ve never made you happy.” Ivan covered the back of his hand that had been slapped red.
Casey had goosebumps all over her body from being called little darling.
She wanted to retort, but her upbringing did not allow it.
Hence, Casey could only swallow the curse words at the tip of her tongue and turn around to leave.
Ivan stood with a wine glass in hand, took a sip of wine in an ungraceful manner, and looked at Casey’s angry back with a smile.
‘What a spicy little girl she is!‘ thought Ivan. ‘Why didn’t I realize before Casey was so cute? Even her back view is so cute! I want to steal her and keep her at home!‘
Ivan finished his wine and was about to harass Casey again when he was stopped.
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It was the butler of the Gibbs family.
“Mr. Gibbs, Mrs. Constance Gibbs is waiting for you. Why are you still here?”
Ivan said lazily, “Why is she waiting for me? Isn’t Alice alreally back? Why is she still bothering about me?”
“Mr. Gibbs, what are you talking about? It is Mrs. Constance Gibbs’s birthday today. You’re the young master of the Gibbs family. Of course, you should be by Mrs. Constance Gibbs’s side.”
Ivan tugged at his tie in frustration. “I’m not going. Go and tell my grandma that I went to the bar.
“Mr. Gibbs!” The butler shouted.
Ivan stood up and left.
He bumped into Owen when he reached the door.
Owen came with Hailey.
“Where are you going?” Owen asked.
Ivan yawned. “My grandma called me over. I don’t have to think about it to know she wants me to go on a blind date. I can’t be bothered to go. I’m going to the bar.”
“Today is your grandma’s birthday. Don’t make her angry,” Owen advised calmly.
Ivan sighed and was about to speak when he saw something from the corner of his eye. He suddenly perked up and changed his mind. “Alright, I’ll listen to you and not make her angry.”
Then Ivan turned around and walked in.
Hailey blinked and asked, “He listens to you this much?”
Owen could not help but laugh. He wanted to raise his hand to rub Hailey’s head, but Hailey had a haircut today. So he couldn’t do so. Hence, he pinched Hailey’s face. “He saw Casey.”
Hailey took a look and happened to see Ivan following behind Casey.
However, Casey had a cold and noble face, looking extremely annoyed.
“Does Ivan really like Casey?” Hailey frowned. “If he’s just playing…”
Hailey was still protective.
She would not allow a playboy to play with Casey, although Casey had a boyfriend now.
“Don’t worry about it. Ivan has never been like this with any girl before. Although he used to go to bars and have many female companions, he has never taken the initiative. He seems to be serious this time.” After a pause, Owen added, “Ivan might not even realize how much he likes her.”
Hailey sighed slowly.
Forget it. It was inappropriate for an outsider like her to interfere in such matters. She would let them do it themselves.
“Let’s go inside and meet Mrs. Gibbs.”
Owen held her hand.
Hailey did not dress up particularly exaggeratedly today. Originally, she should at least wear a gown or a skirt on such an
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occasion. However, the weather was too cold, and Owen strongly objected Hailey could only wear a pink and white turtleneck sweater and a light–colored rat
Compared to the group of beautiful women. Hailey looked exceptionally… warm.
Constance was talking to everyone when they walked in.
The center of the hall was lively. Constance had a kind and gentle appearance, but the was a strong woman when the was young. Now that she was old, there was still a hint of sharpness and dominance in her eyes
A woman sat beside Constance.
The woman looked dignified, elegant, and gentle. Her long hair was slightly curled and tied into a low ponytail. She cruded an intellectual and elegant aura.
Jeanie, sitting beside Alice, was the first to see Owen. She shouted, “Owen is here”
The woman raised her head and looked at Owen in surprise.
Hailey acutely sensed the woman’s originally surprised expression had decreased after seeing her.
She was already certain that the woman was Alice.
Alice stood up and walked over gracefully. She did not greet Owen first. Instead, she looked at Hailey gently and said, “You must be Owen’s girlfriend. It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m Alice Gibbs. If you don’t mind, call me Alice”
Hailey smiled politely. “Hello, Miss Gibbs.”
Alice did not mind her alienation. Then she looked at Owen and said intimately, “Why are you here so late? My grandma is getting impatient. Hurry up and sit over there.”
Owen nodded slightly and held Hailey’s hand as they walked to Constance. “Mrs. Gibbs, I wish you the best of luck and longevity.
When I was on a business trip last time, I met one of Mr. Jeffrey Corden’s students and obtained a landscape painting of Mr. Corden from him. I’ve sent it to your house. You’ll love it.”
Constance liked style, especially calligraphy and painting.
Jeffrey was a world–renowned landscape painter. He had long since passed away. The paintings he had left behind were hard to come by.
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