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Chapter 1524

Chapter 1524

"Hey, kiddo, take a peek at who's coming our way," President Barton, with a grin stretching from ear to

ear, strolled over with Phillip in tow.

Arabella, catching sight of the duo, was somewhat taken aback, "Grandpa Phillip? You two know each

other?"

"Hahaha, talk about serendipity!" Phillip approached Arabella, his smile beaming, "Back in the day, I

was tight with Tanner. You know, one thing led to another, and I got to know all his pals."

It all clicked for Arabella then.

"Tanner used to brag about having this grandkid who was a real firecracker, even more so than my

own. Said you were so out of this world, and I thought he was just blowing smoke."

Phillip had never met Arabella, only hearing about her through Regan's tall tales, so he never took it

seriously.

"Turns out, his grandkid is you! And here I was thinking there was no meat on that bone of a story.

Tanner, you sure do talk a big game." Phillip couldn't stop smiling, "Bella's not just your granddaughter;

she's gonna be my granddaughter-in-law, and that's a done deal."

"Whoa there, hold your horses! That's the real pie in the sky. Whether she becomes your

granddaughter-in-law is still up in the air. Look at you, all puffed up with pride," Regan roared with

laughter.

Phillip, bearing a gift, chimed in, "Mr. Albright, no need for a long speech. Today's your birthday, so

here's to eternal bliss and a life as long as the heavens. Let's both make it to a hundred, watch Bella

walk down the aisle, tie the knot, have kids. And if she has a little Bella, we'll all be there to help raise

her."

"That's what I’m talking about." Eugene laughed heartily, his only wish in life being to see his dear

Arabella wed, "But is your grandson reliable? My precious Arabella can't be mistreated by anyone."

"If my grandson dares to treat her poorly, we'll each break one of his legs."

Arabella's ears perked up: That harsh??

"Haha, that's the spirit!" Eugene grabbed a glass of wine to toast Phillip.

Phillip glanced at Arabella reflexively and started to wave off the offer, "The doc told me not to drink; I'm

not fully recovered yet."

"Well, Bella told me the same, but this is only elderflower wine, 0.5%." Eugene finished, looking at

Arabella, "Your Grandpa Phillip came all this way and even brought me a gift. Don't you think it's only

polite to let him have a glass?"

Phillip also looked for Arabella's approval, "They're toasting to me; would it be rude not to drink?"

"Go ahead."

Hearing Arabella's consent, the two old men were over the moon. They clinked glasses and downed

their drinks in haste, as if afraid Arabella would change her mind.

"Wine approved by the doc is just exquisite."

"You bet it is. It's got a taste of happiness, hahaha."

Other guests, seeing Phillip enjoy his drink, eagerly approached Arabella, keen to get their moment.

"Mr. McMillian, I'm thrilled to see you tonight. Allow me to offer a toast." Mabel stepped forward,

draining her glass with poise and asked, "Might I have the honor of challenging you to a quick game of

chess? Just a minute of your time."

A minute was such a fleeting window that if Phillip refused, he'd seem ungracious.

"Mr. McMillian, are you fond of chess? I've liked it since childhood, not quite as skilled as Jamie Noelle

though." Lindsay glanced at Arabella as she spoke, "But my mentors always said I had a unique style.

If you ever get bored and need some company, I'd be delighted to join you."

Phillip was taken aback, his gaze fixed on Arabella for a moment, "Jamie Noelle??"

He then turned to the other gentlemen, "Bella's Jamie Noelle?"

How was he not aware of this?

The group of elders nodded, observing him with an amused look that seemed to say, “You're just

finding out now??”