Chapter 920: Chapter 918: MAINLEY BANQUET 6 – EATING MELONS ON THE SPOT
Tiana looked at the person causing trouble and didn’t feel like playing along with Gertrude, who had been causing problems for her for a long time.
She just wasn’t in the mood.
"Grandfather, how about we see what sister Tiana gave you?"
"Yes, all gifts have been opened. Let us see!"
Chairman Mainley felt as if he had lost face the more he listened. However, since most of the gifts have been opened in front of others, he couldn’t show any favoritism.
If Tiana truly embarrasses him today, then he will deal with her personally later.
Hoping for the best, he opened the box in front of the audience and then suddenly froze, his gaze flickering with an unreadable expression.
However, to those who were watching, they simply assumed one thing: the chairman didn’t like the gift.
Even Tiana was not at ease as she looked at her grandfather, but she had tried her best. If he didn’t like this gift, then she wouldn’t know what else to give to him.
Those who were seeking the thrill found this a perfect moment to hit Tiana when she was down, especially Gertrude.
"Heh, I feel very embarrassed on her behalf!"
"Just look at the Chairman’s expression?"
Gertrude was the happiest. She looked at Tiana mockingly and said, "Tiana, with how the chairman treasures you. Don’t you think that you are not being filial but shaming him on such an important day?" Her remarks, very unpleasant to the ears.
Ruby nudged Diamond, seeing the drama unfolding. "Sis, what do you think is happening?"
Diamond’s lips curled upwards upon hearing that and answered Ruby without looking at her. "I think that someone’s face is about to be slapped!" amusement in her tone as she looked at Gertrude, who was hopping up and down like a poisonous grasshopper.
Surely, Diamond’s mouth was like a crow’s. It didn’t take seconds before the chairman bellowed angrily, his target Gertrude.
"Young Miss. Show some respect. Remember that the person you are mocking is none other than my granddaughter. Who are you to dangle your little thoughts in my presence?" Chairman Mainley was very angry as he pointed at Gertrude, who had been doing nothing but cause trouble from the beginning.
"I ...." Not expecting that kind of harsh treatment from a respected elder, Gertrude flushed with embarrassment as she looked at the chairman.
She felt indignant. After all, Tiana’s small gift was so small and not even that much compared to what others had given.
Feeling very slighted, she mustered her courage and defied the old man. "Chairman, with due respect. I am trying to uphold ju_" but the old man didn’t let her finish at all.
He rose to his feet, slamming the armrest, which startled everyone, knowing that the old man was very angry.
Tiana maintained her cool and didn’t seem to be very fazed.
Ruby nudged Diamond with excitement on her face.
"Sis, it’s really happening!"
"Hehe, let’s eat melons peacefully. These banquets are surely interesting to watch!" Diamond was so happy that she agreed to come.
Sitting at another table, Waylon had a smile on his face as he watched the two sisters whispering to each other with interest in their eyes. He could see how much they were enjoying the drama.
Quite a pair!
The chairman rose to his feet and looked at everyone, including his descendants, who were hoping to see Tiana making a fool of herself.
In fact, he also thought that she wanted to embarrass him, but after seeing what was inside the box, he looked at her kindly with a smile on his face.
Among his children, grandchildren, and the like, it could be said that Tiana had given him the greatest gift. How could he dislike it?
"Child, what made you think of giving me this?" While looking at Tiana, the old man asked.
Tiana looked at her grandfather with a respectful smile and responded with flattery, "Grandfather doesn’t like much. So, for this birthday, I simply thought that giving you something that you have always cherished would make you happy. I know how much you miss grandmother. So, I decided to repair the brooch and hope that by seeing the brooch, you will always feel like grandmother is right there with you!"
Of course, she didn’t dare add that by capitalizing on that, she was hoping for her grandfather to look kindly on her.
Although she would never get the family business, since there was already an heir. Getting more benefits by being in his good graces would help her a lot.
There was a difference between those who are favored and those who aren’t. Just like how legitimate daughters would be granted better marriages unlike illegitimate ones. She hoped to become a favorite to him, and surely that trick worked.
Chairman Mainley in his life had been very loyal to one woman. Without her, he wouldn’t even know where he was supposed to be.
Because of his deceased wife, he learnt to love, cherish, and mold his ambition to be where he was standing now.
Unfortunately, when death calls, no one can stop it. She passed away five years ago and the pain hadn’t dissipated at all.
That brooch was one of the oldest accessories he purchased for her. His deceased wife liked wearing it very much but since there were so many accessories, it was normal that with time, she no longer wore it as much.
After some time, the brooch was damaged, everyone was busy and it wasn’t repaired. At some point, the brooch was completely forgotten until now.
Seeing it, the old man was filled with nostalgia. Memories of his wife flooded his mind, and now looking at Tiana, she somewhat resembles his wife.
She had truly touched him with his gift, and he was grateful for such sentiments and above all, for not going along with the masses but picked something that was meaningful.
"Good. Good! This gift, I really like. I will reward you generously later!" after hearing her thoughts, the old man was very pleased and didn’t mind to show it.
Tiana beamed as she listened to her grandfather and sighed with relief.
The gamble has paid very well.
Even her parents were happy. They didn’t interfere much with their children, so for a moment there, they were nervous and afraid that Tiana would seek the ire of the old man. Not just her but all of them would suffer the consequences. That would be very daunting.
The Perry sisters watched as several faces turned several shades of color with reluctance, envy, embarrassment and any other negative emotions one could feel.
It was truly colorful.