Chapter 100


    100 The Unveiling


    Emma lounged effortlessly on her plush sofa, indulging in the delightful breakfast spread the kitchen


    staff had meticulously prepared. Maxwell, on the other hand, was a picture of frustration, his phone


    incessantly buzzing with calls that left him no room to breathe. Emma’s calm amidst his chaos was


    almostical.


    Maxwell stormed up to Emma, his patience wearing thin. “Do you have any idea the kind of mess


    you’ve stirred up? I’m drowning in calls, all thanks to your little ‘reveal‘ n!” He sounded exasperated,


    yet there was an underlying tone of concern.


    Emma nced up, a hint of amusement in her eyes. “I didn’t realize you’d be this upset over a few


    calls, brother. After all, wasn’t this part of the n?”


    Maxwell couldn’t believe her nonchnce. “A few calls? Emma, this isn’t just any mess. You’ve


    dragged me into this whirlwind with you! The things they’re saying about us…” His voice trailed off in


    frustration.


    Emma’s expression softened. She understood his irritation but couldn’t help feeling a little


    mischievous. “Well, if it’s causing you so much trouble, we can always cancel the uing birthday


    banquet.”


    Maxwell’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Cancel? Do you even understand how much preparation has


    gone into this event? Our father and eldest brother would have my head! We can’t back out now.”


    Emma nodded thoughtfully. “Fine, let’s continue as nned. I trust you’lle up with a solution for the


    media frenzy.”


    Maxwell sighed, his expression a mix of annoyance and affection. “What am I going to do with you?”


    He ruffled her hair affectionately, causing Emma to yfully bat his hand away.


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    Their banter was interrupted by Maxwell presenting Emma with a surprise – a massive gem he had


    bought at an auction. He led her upstairs, and upon opening the box, Emma found a tiara glittering with


    precious stones.


    “It’s for your birthday banquet,” Maxwell said, beaming with pride. “It’s fitting forthe asion and for


    you.”


    Emma tried on the tiara, its eleganceplementing her beauty. “It’s perfect, Maxwell. Thank you. Will


    you help me put it on at the banquet?”


    “Of course, I wouldn’t miss it for the world,” Maxwell replied, his eyes softening.


    Meanwhile, the Smirnoff family’s announcement of a grand birthday banquet for their elusive daughter


    sent shockwaves through the elite circles. Rumors about Miss Smirnoff had swirled for years from her


    health to her appearance – but now, the family was ready to unveil the truth. Alex, upon receiving his


    invitation, was taken aback. Emma’s recent scandal and her connection to


    100 The Unveiling


    the Smirnoff family seemed too coincidental. He couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to this


    story than met the eye.


    Nathan, equally puzzled, echoed Alex’s thoughts. “What’s the Smirnoff family’s angle here? After all


    this time, why bring her into the spotlight?”


    As the high society buzzed with anticipation and spection, the stage was set for an event that


    promised to reveal much more than just a birthday celebration.