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“His gift is worth 10 million dollars more than his dad’s, though. Is that even appropriate?”
The answer was no. Victor looked ashen-faced. However, the guests didn’t know that Jameson had deliberately made such a move.
This was just the beginning. The Schmidts had better brace themselves for more trouble from now on.
Just then, the emcee announced loudly, “The next gift is from Jeremy Walsh, the president of Walsh Group!”
Alyssa couldn’t help but sit up straight, her heart pounding as she fixed her gaze on the stage.
Miley instantly picked up on the change in Alyssa’s behavior as they were seated next to each other. The look in her eyes deepened.
All eyes in the room shifted from Jameson to the stage.
Underneath the stage, Newton gleefully patted Jonah and Victor, who were seated beside him. “Heh heh!
It’s time for my grandson’s gift!”
Newton was confident that Jeremy wouldn’t let Jameson steal the limelight with an inferior gift..
“By the way, Victor, judging from your son’s behavior… Is he interested in Allison?” Newton wondered curiously with an arched brow.
“Allison?”
“Ah, sorry. It’s Alyssa’s nickname. I’m used to calling her that,” Newton explained. He hadn’t shaken off the habit.
Victor pursed his lips with an unreadable expression on his face. He remarked, “Jimmy, my fourth son, has been living abroad without my supervision for a long time. I have no idea what’s on his mind.”
“Don’t you think he’s making his intentions clear by giving Lyla a 30-million-dollar antique?” Newton asked with a wry smile and a raised brow.
“It seems your youngest son is quite interested in Alyssa.”
Victor offered a tight-lipped smile, trying to divert the conversation. “I don’t know much about the affairs of young people.”
Newton leaned back with a triumphant smile and continued, “Well, let me offer you some advice. Lyse will eventually date my grandson. You should talk to Jameson about this.
“There are plenty of other women out there who are more suitable for him. He shouldn’t waste his time on someone who won’t choose him.”
Victor smiled at him, looking shocked and abashed. Even Jonah looked quite taken aback as he concealed a small grin.
Newton could be quite unpredictable sometimes, which was a testament to his charisma in his days.
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Back on the stage, Jameson wore a sullen expression. He had anticipated Jeremy’s gift for Lyla but hadn’t expected such a grand presentation.
The emcee had placed a tray on the table. A cloth was draped across the gift.
Jameson stared unhappily at Jeremy, who showed up poised and calm. Jeremy addressed Lyla, “Madam
Lyla, this is my gift for you.”
Then, he stood right next to Jameson, like a figure out of an oil painting.
Smiling, he said to Lyla, “I wish you a very happy birthday. May everything go well for you.”
Jeremy’s class and manners were typical of a gentleman. Newton was grinning under the stage, thinking that Jeremy looked way better than the four-eyed Jameson.
Alyssa cast a complicated glance at Jeremy. She was curious about his gift for Lyla.
Jameson’s expensive antique gift had set a high bar. What could Jeremy possibly present to outshine him?
“Thank you for your kind wishes. I’m honored to have you and Mr. Newton Walsh at my party,” Lyla gracefully expressed her gratitude.
Winston gave Jeremy an amused look. Despite his silence, he was upset at Jeremy, who had deeply hurt Alyssa. How bold of him to show up at his family’s event!
Winston smirked at Jeremy’s thick-skinned behavior.
“I haven’t prepared anything extravagant, but I believe it’s the thought behind a gift that truly matters. I hope Madam Lyla likes it,” Jeremy humbly remarked.
Alyssa rested her chin on her hand and raised an inquisitive eyebrow at him. It was rare for him to show such a friendly side to anyone. He was indeed a good actor.
“Since Mr. Walsh has put thought into the gift, let’s see what it is,” Winston replied somewhat reluctantly. Lyla smiled helplessly at Winston’s expression. He clearly held some disdain for Jeremy.
Jameson found Winston’s expression rather comical and believed that Jeremy could never make amends with the Taylor family after offending them with his poor treatment of Alyssa.
When Lyla and Winston unveiled the gift, they discovered a golden tiara adorned with diamonds inside a glass box.
Lyla’s heart raced, and tears welled up in her eyes.
“Lyla, what’s the matter?” Winston gently asked, noticing her emotional reaction.
She quickly composed herself and offered him a radiant smile. “Winston, I absolutely adore Mr. Walsh’s gift.”
Her voice resonated through the hall via the microphone, surprising everyone, including Alyssa, who was perplexed by Lyla’s appreciation for the tiara.
After all, it wasn’t made from top-quality materials. The only remarkable aspect was its exquisite craftsmanship. It resembled a prop for a stage performance.
“Lyla, I don’t get it …” Winston sounded confused.
Lyla’s eyes sparkled with excitement. Before she explained the situation, she calmly looked at Jeremy and questioned, “Mr. Walsh, may I know where you found this tiara?”
“It’s a long story. I obtained it from a retired craftsman after some effort,” Jeremy replied with a somber expression.
“He had been holding onto this tiara. I initially tried to purchase it at a high price, but he declined.
“When I revealed that I wanted to give the tiara to you as a birthday gift, he was touched by the thought and gave it to me for free. That was how I lucked out.”
Hearing that, Lyla’s tears rolled down her cheeks. She questioned, “Was It Mr. Hahn who worked on the set of ‘The Cyrrisian Beauty’?”
Jeremy nodded. “Yes.”
Lyla covered her mouth to stifle her cries. Shocked by the revelation, Alyssa hurriedly searched for information about “The Cyrrisian Beauty” on her phone.
“The Cyrrisian Beauty” turned out to be a classic drama that had aired two decades ago. It had been a cultural phenomenon, and Lyla had played the role of the queen in the show.
It was the very TV series that had propelled Lyla to stardom. During TS Network’s anniversary event, the company had even prepared a special stage for Lyla to perform a song as the Queen of Cyrris, earning a round of thunderous applause.
The golden tiara was the same one worn by the Queen of Cyrris in that iconic show, brought to life by Lyla.
“No wonder …” Alyssa mused, her eyes locking onto Jeremy with newfound understanding.
Jeremy had won this round. Even if she disliked Jeremy, she had to admit that he had put in effort for the gift.
Despite his simple introduction of the gift, Alyssa knew he must have put in lots of time and effort to secure the tiara that meant everything to Lyla. It was undoubtedly a heartfelt gesture.
It was impossible not to be moved by Jeremy’s efforts.
Winston was incredibly touched by Jeremy’s explanation, and he no longer treated Jeremy with hostility.” Jeremy, thank you. I can see your effort and sincerity in the gift. You must have gone through a lot of trouble for this.”
“Mr. Taylor, you’re most welcome,” Jeremy replied with calm, but his heart was drumming in joy as he clenched his fists. Winston had finally called him by his first name!
He felt as though he had finally gained the approval of an in-law after years of taunting for his relationship with Alyssa. He might even lose sleep over this milestone.
In contrast, Jameson wrestled with anger when he witnessed Jeremy’s triumph and Winston’s praise. He couldn’t believe he had lost to Jeremy in this round, despite all his careful planning. It was a bitter defeat.
With a smile, Jeremy announced, “I have another gift for Madam Lyla. It’s a joint gesture from me and my grandfather. On behalf of Walsh Group, we will contribute three million dollars to Lyla Taylor Care
Foundation for its charitable work.”
The guests were astounded by Walsh Group’s generous donation.
Winston’s eyes sparkled as he nodded appreciatively. Jeremy, despite his flaws, had shown keen observation and thoughtfulness.
He had donated three million dollars, slightly less than Winston’s previous donation, to avoid stealing the spotlight. The gesture placed him ahead of Jameson.
Newton beamed approvingly and gave Jeremy a thumbs-up. He had planned to donate to the foundation anyway.