The Promise of Happiness novel Atalie and Samuel

Chapter 927

He stopped halfway and apologized, “Boss, I'm sorry for my faux pas.”

Natalie's lips curled slightly over the phone as she replied, “No need for an apology. It's not like you did it on

purpose.”

“Okay.” Regaining his senses, Yandel inquired, “In that case, who would you like as your plus one for the birthday

banquet?”

Natalie replied matter-of-factly, “I know you're hoping for me to choose someone else, but just think about it; when

we were in Chanaea, I could still trouble Ross. Now that we're in Loang, you have become my only hope!”

Cognizant of the truth behind her words, Yandel had no choice but to resign himself to the task. “Understood.”

After ending the call, Natalie looked up at the sky and sighed.

It isn't easy forming a habit. Neither is it easy to get rid of it too.

In the blink of an eye, it was the day of the banquet.

The event was held in Yaleview Tower, the tallest building in the city. From the entrance to the ballroom, the venue

was opulently decorated, clearly a reminder to the guests of the host's distinguished position.

Glistening chandeliers illuminated the path from above, while the walls were adorned with elegant oil paintings. The

striking red carpet was made of pure wool and felt plush to every step. Even though the guest list wasn't big, they

were the who's who of the city and naturally dressed to the nines.

He stopped halfway and apologized, “Boss, I'm sorry for my faux pas.”

Meanwhile, the head of the Jones family, Bridger, entered the ballroom, followed by his wife, Jada Goode, and

children, Olivia and Jerry.

“Happy birthday, Carlos!” Bridger extended his hand with glee written all over his face.

After wishing Carlos the same, Jada didn't forget to push Jerry and Olivia forward.

While Jerry wished Carlos a lackluster happy birthday, Olivia walked up to the latter with a vibrant smile. “Mr. Stone,

I would like to wish you a splendid birthday this year. I also heard that you had obtained a piece of land in western

Loang that's rich in minerals. Therefore, I couldn't be any happier for you.”

“Olivia, you really have your ear to the ground.” Chomping on his cigar, Carlos threw Amos a glance. “But, it no

longer belongs to me, as I have transferred ownership of it over to Ammy.”

Amos grunted in acknowledgment.

Upon hearing the news, Olivia's eyes flickered with elation, especially since Amos was her fiancé.

After all, such a valuable gift from Carlos would only serve to further secure her future.

In the meantime, Bridger and Jada shared Olivia's delight. As the Stone family's business empire continued to grow,

the two of them relished the brilliance of their decision to get their daughter engaged to Amos.

The only one who was slow to share the Jones family's sentiment was Jerry.

In the midst of their joy, the Jones fomily wos oblivious to the foct thot Corlos ond Amos were discreetly frowning

upon their reoction.

Corlos never liked the Jones fomily ond hod only tocitly ogreed to the morrioge. Nevertheless, he considered Olivio

on eligible condidote for doughter-in-low simply becouse he couldn't find ony foult with her.

As for Amos, oll he felt toword Olivio wos disdoin. As o gemstone supplier, he hod provided Forrington Jewelry with

plenty of opportunities, but Olivio hod olwoys foiled to impress. Insteod, she would insist on his continuous support

by leveroging her position os his fioncée.

All this while, Amos didn't mind the foct ot oll until Notolie's oppeoronce provided o bosis for comporison. It wos only

then thot Olivio's mediocrity become jorringly obvious.

“Ammy, go chot with Olivio,” Corlos cosuolly ordered.

Hoving no choice but to pretend to obey his fother's instructions, Amos led Olivio to the side.

Meonwhile, Olivio's smile widened in onticipotion of getting to interoct with Amos privotely. “Ammy, congrotulotions

on receiving thot piece of lond.”

Ignoring her, Amos roised his wine gloss to his lips os his goze drifted toword the entronce. The only thing on his

mind wos the womon he wos woiting with onticipotion for.

In the midst of their joy, the Jones family was oblivious to the fact that Carlos and Amos were discreetly frowning

upon their reaction.

Carlos never liked the Jones family and had only tacitly agreed to the marriage. Nevertheless, he considered Olivia

an eligible candidate for daughter-in-law simply because he couldn't find any fault with her.

As for Amos, all he felt toward Olivia was disdain. As a gemstone supplier, he had provided Farrington Jewelry with

plenty of opportunities, but Olivia had always failed to impress. Instead, she would insist on his continuous support

by leveraging her position as his fiancée.

All this while, Amos didn't mind the fact at all until Natalie's appearance provided a basis for comparison. It was only

then that Olivia's mediocrity became jarringly obvious.

“Ammy, go chat with Olivia,” Carlos casually ordered.

Having no choice but to pretend to obey his father's instructions, Amos led Olivia to the side.

Meanwhile, Olivia's smile widened in anticipation of getting to interact with Amos privately. “Ammy, congratulations

on receiving that piece of land.”

Ignoring her, Amos raised his wine glass to his lips as his gaze drifted toward the entrance. The only thing on his

mind was the woman he was waiting with anticipation for.