CHAPTER 25


    When Gabriel recovered, he said. “You wanted to eat it and I wanted to apany you


    Gina was at a loss. “But you don’t have to force yourself.


    “I’m not.” Worried she didn’t believe him, Gabriel emphasized, “Not at all.” He even enjoyed it.


    Exasperated, Gina poured Gabriel a ss of water. “Rinse it first before you eat. It won’t be so spicy then.”


    Gabriel grinned. “Okay.”


    “Perhaps I shouldn’t havee. Neil thought. He had assumed Gabriel needed his help courting Gina. However, Gabriel turned out unexpectedly good


    On the other hand, E and the others arrived at Grand Restaurant. After getting out of the car, E looked at the majestic gold sign of the restaurant an


    They entered the private room first. The Jackson family arrived ten minuteste. Though displeased, E


    still greeted Ethan’s parents, Clinton and Abbie Jackson, with a smile. “Clinton. Abbie.


    Abbie’s expression changed. “Mrs. Miller, you’re joking. It’s too soon to call me by my first name, right?”


    E felt awkward. She knew Ethan’s parents were dissatisfied with the marriage. Their attitude was even colder before, and only improved after the Mille


    Being wealthiest in Wrinster meant nothing to the Jackson family. After all, Gabriel was the wealthiest in the world.


    Sensing the awkwardness, Olivia signaled to Ethan. Ethan spoke to smooth things over. “Mom, it’s just a matter of time. Aren’t we having the engageme


    Abbie red at Ethan.


    Clinton interjected politely, “Let’s sit.”


    E nodded with a smile but kept ncing at the door. She asked, “Is Mr. Neiling?”


    Ethan exined, “Grandpa said he has to treat someone important today, so he can’te.”


    The Miller family was shocked. Olivia wondered who it was.


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    Ethan intended to sit beside Olivia but his father coughed meaningfully, Ethan sat beside Abbie.


    E felt difficult. “We intended to apologize to Mr. Neil for what happened at the birthday party. Please


    let him know it wasn’t deliberate. Olivia was deceived.” E didn’t go into the details because she didn’t feel right to air their dirtyundry in public.


    E signaled to Noah who took out a present. “Mr. Jackson, we bought this bottle of wine from the well–


    known Castel Winery abroad. Hopefully, it will make up for the present.”


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    Clinton and Abbie had heard of the winery. It was renowned internationally and often supplied wine to royal families worldwide. However…


    Abbie sneered, “Such a well–thought–out present. Too bad Neil can’t drink it. He just got out of the hospital recently and can’t drink alcohol. Because


    Olivia’s incident had embarrassed them, Abbie’s tone was sarcastic.


    The atmosphere grew more awkward.


    The Miller family only knew Neil’s health wasn’t good. Although they had an engagement with the Jackson family, they weren’t close..


    Olivia asked awkwardly. “Mr. Neil was hospitalized? Where did he stay? We didn’t know before. How is he now?” Olivia remembered seeing Neil at the b


    “He was already discharged from the Prover Hospital,” Abbie stated.


    Olivia and E exchanged nces. When Neil was hospitalized, they must have discovered Phillip was also there. They probably took care of their expe


    Olivia continued, “What is he in there for?”


    Abbie answered impatiently. “Heart disease. He had it for a long time. He went out on a stroll and had a heart attack. A student saved him. He was admi


    E was envious. Who was the student? By bing Neil’s savior, the student could reap all the advantages of the Jackson family. E thought of Gina


    brought them bad luck and caused them embarrassment and disgrace. She was worthless. Thank god Olivia was still good. News had spread that Olivia


    After discussing the incident at the birthday party, E had Noah give presents to Clinton and Abbie. Clinton got an antique vase and Abbie got a diamon


    Abbie something from Miller Jewels because she knew Abbie would look down on it. Abbie preferred an internationally renowned brand.


    Abbie liked the ne. Her stern expression softened, and she raised an eyebrow. “Mrs. Miller, what does this mean?”


    E was nervous. “Mrs. Jackson, frankly, I have a favor to ask.”


    Abbie’s face darkened. She knew they must have a hidden agenda. Still, she appreciated the jewelry and decided to rein in her impatience. “What favor?