Chapter 81
Anthony reminded him, “Anything else can wait. Don’t forget why we are here today.”
Benedict, who originally wanted to ask Gabriel for clarification, stopped himself.
He thought, “Right, today’s main event is Eliza’s birthday celebration. We can’t delay Eliza’s birthday celebration any longer.
Eliza smiled. Tm in no hurry. If you have anything to say, say it now”
She won!
happy to watch the drama unfold. Sophie didn’t want to be the center of attention.
If she didnt stop them, she was afraid that even Benedict would be out of her control.
Sophie immediately forced a smile and said, “No matter what it is, it’s not as important as Eliza’s birthday today, right, Benedict?”
Benedict nodded subconsciously. “Yes, Sophie is right.”
“Alright.” Unable to watch the drama unfold, Eliza simply spread her hands and asked Gabriel, Benedict, and the others, “Well then, hand it over
“Hand what over? Benedict hadn’t reacted yet and stood there in a daze..
Eliza smiled faintly. “Gifts. Didn’t you come here specifically to celebrate my birthday? How come you’re all empty–handed”
Upon hearing these words, Benedict, who had finally realized he had forgotten something, was instantly filled with shame.
The water bucket in Dylan’s hand fell to the ground, and he was dumbfounded.
Not only Benedict, he had also forgotten about this matter. In an instant, the two brothers were at a loss.
Benedict said, “I’m sorry, Eliza. I was in such a hurry when I came…
Dylan said, “Eliza, don’t be angry with me! It’s my fault. I actually forgot such an important matter. I’ll go down and buy you something right now!”
Benedict added, “Yes, I’ll go too!”
“No need.” Eliza stopped them in a flat voice.
She didn’t really want it anyway. She just couldn’t stand their hypocrisy and wanted to expose them.
Matthew and Anthony didn’t react much. They just froze for a moment and then returned to normal.
They thought, It is just a gift. If Eliza insisted, we could just make it up to her later, right?
Gabriel frowned slightly, but he didn’t react much either. He just said condescendingly. “This may be the last time we celebrate your birthday. Think carefully about what you want. There won’t be a next time”
Eliza withdrew her hands without hesitation. Then forget it. I wouldn’t dare to accept your charity. I’m afraid that the next time you come to humiliate me, you’ll add ‘greedy‘ to my list of sins.”
“You!” Matthew felt that Eliza was getting more and more shameless.
Sophie secretly gloated and thought, ‘Alright. Keep acting up! The more you act up, the better!
She wanted to see how long it would take for Eliza to completely destroy herself.
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She said, “Eliza, we didn’t mean to forget to prepare a gift for you, so please don’t be angry with us, okay? I received so many gifts from Father and Brothers at my coming–of–age ceremony, and there are some particularly precious things. If you like, I can give them to you on behalf of Father and Brothers, okay?”
“No!” As soon as Sophie finished her words, the first one to get anxious was Matthew,
He said, “Sophie, those are all birthday gifts for you. You can’t give them to Eliza! She doesn’t appreciate anyone’s kindness at all. It would be a waste to give those things to her!”
“Sophie, Matthew is right about this. Benedict also disagreed with Sophie giving away her birthday presents.
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za’s birthday, wouldn’t it be too sad if she didn’t receive any gifts?” Sophie looked over Benedict’s shoulder igned concern, but her eyes were full of provocation as she looked at Eliza.
“It’s not the first the anyway. What is there to be sad about? Didn’t she not receive a single flower at her coming–of–age ceremony?” Matthew sneered, his words hitting a nerve.
He added, “Eliza, you’d better behave yourself. As long as you’re obedient, Father and we will make up for your birthday gifts.”
Eliza said impatiently, “I said I don’t want…”
Just then, a familiar deep voice suddenly came from outside the courtyard. “So the Duke’s estate’s way for celebrating someone’s birthday is to come empty–handed and only give a gift after threatening them”
Gabriel and the others looked back to see Nolan standing at the door with two gift boxes in each hand, looking at them with an amused smile.
Gabriel frowned again. “What brings Your Highness here?”
Nolan answered, “Duke, after your reminder, His Majesty specially prepared a birthday gift for me to deliver. I didn’t expect to hear the unique etiquette of your estate as soon as I arrived.”
Eliza pursed her lips, quickly turned her head away, and held back her laughter.
She felt that Nolan was really good at mocking people. This was equivalent to directly scolding everyone in Duke’s estate for not understanding etiquette.
Sure enough, Gabriel’s face darkened instantly after he understood.
But Nolan ignored him, carrying two birthday gifts to Eliza. “Happy birthday, Eliza. I’m not late, am I?”
“You are not late. You came just in time.” The coldness in Eliza’s eyes had long since dissipated when she saw Nolan appear
“Why are there two gifts?” Eliza took one gift in each hand. Looking at the two gifts, which were obviously prepared with great care, she was deeply moved.
One was from His Majesty, and she already had a good idea who the other was from.
But for some reason, at this moment, she wanted to play dumb and ask him.
Nolan’s thin lips curled up. He was clever, so he could see through Eliza’s act.
He played along “Of course, because I have one to give you. It took me some time to choose, so it’s been delayed until now.”
Fortunately, it was not too late.
Eliza’s smile became even more beautiful. “Thank you, Your Majesty and Your Highness, for your kindness.”
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“Open them and see. I hope you like them.”
“You want me to open them here?” Eliza was surprised.
“Yes, just open it. Let the Duke and the others see if these two gifts are suitable
When Eliza heard Nolan’s words, she knew that these two gilts were not simple.
She paused for a moment, then stopped hesitating. “Okay”
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vone, and then, under the watchful eyes of the Stonor family, Eliza opened the first gift.
The next second liza eyes widened in surprise, and she turned to look at Nolan in disbelief. “Is this a gift from His Majesty