Chapter 0017

“A mahogany casket?!” The entire banquet hall was in shock.

What was Alexander thinking, giving Donovan a birthday gift like this?! If he showed no repentance, Donovan would never show mercy!

Donovan’s face was so ashen that everyone thought he might have a heart attack.

“You are out of your mind, Alexander!” Donovan roared, his face contorted in

anger.

What a way to ruin his seventieth birthday. The feast had not even begun, and Alexander had completely disrupted it. This was simply unacceptable!

Alexander would pay for this!

“Sir Chesire, it seems you’re quite fond of this mahogany casket,” mused Alexander as he stared at Donovan’s livid expression proudly. Then, he continued, “My wife and my daughter suffered for five years. After years of military service defending the North, I’m finally back. How do you feel about that? Donovan, it’s your turn to speak!”

Donovan was fuming, trembling as he shouted, “You’re outrageous! Alexander, do you really think I won’t kill you?”

Around him, many of the Chesire family relatives, as well as the closest guests, joined in with accusations and berated Alexander.

“Alexander, you’ve gone too far!”

“Disrespecting someone in a higher position is a crime that deserves death!”

should we deal with Alexander? We can’t let

grin on his face and spoke with a stern

his gaze cold, and said, “You and Zoe are truly despicable! Olivia’s fifth birthday is in seven days, and I want both you and Zoe to

Herbert was furious.

his temper was on the verge of

at Alexander incredulously as if they were seeing

insane, and

ultimatum for Herbert, gifting Donovan a mahogany casket, and threatening to

he

Alexander’s sleeve as tears streamed

you realize what you’re doing? It’s too late to apologize now; even kneeling and begging won’t work! We could’ve talked it out and found a solution together. Why… Why are

need to,” Alexander continued, ignoring the judging gazes around him and seemingly unfazed. “Remember,

holding the pale–faced Olivia in his arms

and he growled,

three had already exited the grand banquet hall, taken the elevator down, and walked out of the

sunlight shone brightly, and everything seemed clearer.

four armed guards all bowed respectfully, greeting, “M–Mister Kane, Miss Chesire.. Is there anything else you’d like to command? We’re

how quick–witted Maxine was. He did not need to say anything for her to naturally call him ‘Mister

definitely get used to

in shock, Amber raised her trembling hands as if attempting to

head, reaching into his pocket and taking out

covered her ears, unwilling to listen to his explanation. Even before coming to the birthday celebration,

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