Chapter 114
Langdon Campbell had invited all of Jacob’s family for the special party tonight. The party was being
held for many reasons, but the primary reason was because Langdon bought many paintings in auctions,
some of which were originals of Picasso. In truth, Artur wanted to buy one of Picasso’s paintings, but
David Bonsbell advised him to not givepetition to Langdon.
Langdon was the wealthiest governor of the country with a worth of over five billion dors, which
was lowpared to David’s wealth, but Langdon had the priceless political power behind him. If he
refused to sign the bills, a lot of David’s businesses would take big blows, after all. Even though Artur
didn’t like it, he had to swallow his pride and visit the party. The same could be said for Reba.
Because Selena was still recovering, Jacob asked Reba that she should apany him in her
mother’s ce and as the eldest daughter of the family.
Shawn also attended along with Elizabeth and the rest of her family, all dressed up with luxurious outfits
from top to bottom. George also wore a suit after a long time, and he looked quite happy. Louis and
Be, who rarely attended these events, also decided toe to this party and brought their children
along.
The party was held on the 300-acrewn of Campbell’s mansion, with tens of paintings being publicly
disyed while protected in tough ss coverings. There were lights everywhere, even on the leaves of
the many trees in the garden. No matter where one looked, it was a dazzling sight. Alcohol and meat
dishes were served without restraint. Moreover, the maids were wearing clothes that revealed a bit of
their cleavage, and Roshan was found gawking at their breasts again and received a smack on the back
of his head from his mother.
George, who saw that, could only chuckle. (I can’t me him. He’s at that age where he feels like
burying his face in boobs for whatever reason. I was there, too.) Lisa saw the price tags attached to
ss coverings on the paintings. Every painting was worth millions. Some were worth tens of millions.
She looked at her father, wrapped her arm around his arm and asked, “Why don’t you buy these kinds of
paintings, dad? Our vi only has no noteworthy paintings, right?”
“Regarding that, you should go and ask your grandfather, not me.”
Lisa spoke no more as she could guess what her grandfather’s response would be. However, Veronica
still asked Jacob. “Isn’t the governor your friend, dad? Can’t you ask him to give one of these paintings to
you? I mean, for the same price he bought it with, of course.” “I can, but I won’t.” Jacob’s reply was as
indifferent as it could get.
Meanwhile, Reba was busy talking to some adult women who kept asking her about her mother.
Elizabeth looked so envious because only one or two people talked to her whereas Reba was always
surrounded with at least ten people.
At that moment, Arlo entered the scene, and the women surrounding Reba received his signal and
left her alone so he could talk with her.
Reba’splexion changed quickly as Arlo stood next to her with two champagne sses and tried
to share a ss with her. Elizabeth noticed that and wondered what her rtionship with Arlo was.
“It’s really unfortunate what happened with your mother,” Arlo said, putting forth the white sparkling wine,
suggesting to her to take it.
Reba, however, didn’t even raise her hand.
Arlo stepped closer and lowered his voice as he spoke, “You know, after the photos and videos got
leaked, the rank of your mother’s name spiked in the search engines, as expected I must say, but what
surprised me is that your name has also grown in poprity just as much if not more. It seems people
are searching for your name because you’re Selena’s daughter. You are younger and look more beautiful
than her. You are also in the peak stage of your life, so I can totally understand why everyone’s looking
for you on the inte. Your sister’s name also got popr by the way.” He slipped some wine and licked
his lips. “There’s something special in the women of the Sterling family. Something really hot runs in their
blood. In your blood,
right?”
Reba’s blood got all stirred up, but she could only reply with a smile on her face, “You’re the worst
man I’ve ever met, Arlo. You’re the type who wants to stick your dick in every hole you see but can never
fall in love with a woman because you have no clue what love means. Growing up as the only son of a
rich family, you enjoyed all sorts of luxuries from a young age and lived a life that didn’t develop your
personality all that much. That’s probably why you have grown into such a pervert who can’t even think
of anything good.”
Arlo shed his teeth in return. He spat saliva in one of the sses, creeping her out. He then started
walking toward Veronica.
“What is he…” Reba’s eyes widened. Was he going to give that ss to her sister? She was about to
move, but then her sister moved first.
Veronica didn’t approach Arlo but went in another direction and met Benjamin who was wearing a simple
white shirt and ck jeans.
“B-Benjamin?” Reba was pleasantly surprised. She stood at a distance and observed him without
blinking and with her heart beating faster than usual. “Why’s he here?”
“How did you get in?” Veronica asked Benjamin. “I’m sure you are required to show the invitation card
before entering.”
“And I did,” Benjamin replied. In his hands, there was a bouquet and a folded paper.N?velDrama.Org content rights.
“You did? How?” Veronica didn’t believe it. “Wait, what’s that in your hand?”
“A painting,” Benjamin said. “I brought it as a gift. I drew it with my own hand, you know. Want to take a
look at it?”
Veronica shook her head, but he still opened it anyway. “Don’t be like that, sister-inw. I poured my
heart into it.”
Veronica saw the painting, and her face contorted for a second after seeing the portrait. “Ew, what an
ungly face. Not even his own mother could love such a face.” Arlo entered the scene and looked at the
painting and said, “It’s indeed ugly, whoever that face belongs to.” Benjamin turned his head to look at
Arlo. “I know I’m not as good as Picasso, but how can you not recognize your own face, Mr. Arlo?”
Arlo, who was sipping on the wine, ended up spilling it.
Pfft,” Veronica controlled herself from bursting intoughter. “I get it,” Benjamin continued. “You probably
don’t look at yourself in the mirror all that much anymore.” Veronica couldn’t control herself anymore and
ended upughing out loud. “Puhahaha!” Arlo’s face turned ashen. He red at Benjamin. “Who the fuck
are you?” “Oh my, don’t you recognize the person you put a million dor price upon?” Benjamin asked.
“Do you only remember the faces of women, or what?”
Arlo’s expression suddenly changed. Right, now that he looked again, this was the same guy on the
bounty poster!