Verrill's Birthday Party (Part 7)

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While chatting with each other, laughing and crying, we didn't notice that several hours already passed. If it wasn't for Kaiden who arrived at the garden with an unamused expression, we wouldn't know that the party was already coming to a close!

"Great. While you're all here having fun, I was dragged to greet almost every single guest as if I was the birthday celebrant," Kaiden complained. "And you all are here having fun. How nice."

"We're not actually having fun you idiot brother. Hmf!" Crystal answered, rolling her eyes. "And besides, you need to socialize, Mr. Heir."

"Same goes for you, Ms. Heiress. I'm not taking over everything. I have my own company to build. So you do the rest."

"What? No! I want to be a model and actress. I won't—"