Chapter 5 Happy Birthday, FIONA DAWSON

Lucian squinted his eyes and said, "Today is Miss Dawson's birthday.The Dawson Family personally sent the invitation.Am I not allowed to come?"

"I...I didn't mean that," Abel stammered, his words tripping over each other.

Lucian couldn't be bothered to look at Abel's pathetic expression.He raised his hand, signaling to the person behind him to bring out an exquisite box.

"Today is Miss Dawson's birthday, and I specially prepared a gift as a birthday present."

As he spoke, Lucian opened the box.Inside, a sapphire necklace sparkled brilliantly.

Abel glanced at it and was slightly taken aback. "Uncle, isn't this the treasure of Dingfeng Jewelry?This necklace is worth over a million dollars."

A million dollars!

Emily's eyes lit up instantly.Oh my God.Lucian was giving her such an expensive gift. Emily stared at the necklace, her breathing becoming a bit heavy.The guests also looked at Emily with envy.Emily is really lucky.Even though she had been missing for three years, the moment she returned, even Lucian personally gave her a gift.What kind of honor is that?

Feeling everyone's eyes on her, Emily straightened her back a bit more and flashed a bright smile.She walked up and said,

"Mr.Mikkelsen, thank you for the birthday gift."

Abel was also a bit excited.'Does this mean Uncle really approves of Emily?If that's the case, changing my fiancee shouldn't be a problem.'

Lucian glanced at the two of them and said calmly, "I'll personally put this necklace on Miss Dawson."

Oh my gosh.Lucian himself was going to put it on her.Emily was so excited she almost fainted.

Her face turned red, her eyes sparkled like water, and her voice became even softer, "Thank you, Mr. Mikkelsen."

Lucian picked up the necklace and stepped forward.Emily stood still, waiting for Lucian to come to her.Closer.Closer.

Just as Emily was ready to embrace the most glorious moment of her life, Lucian walked right past her, heading towards someone behind her.Emily froze for a moment.What was happening?She quickly turned around.Lucian was already standing in front of Fiona.

Looking at the pale-faced girl in front of him, Lucian calmly raised his hands and carefully placed a necklace around her neck.

Then he said, "Happy Birthday Fiona."She stared at him, dazed.

Lucian was actually standing up for her.He had said the Mikkelsen Family would give her an explanation, and she thought it was just a casual remark.Unexpectedly, he had really done it.

Although, for Lucian, such a gift was just a drop in the ocean, but for Fiona, it was the only ray of light piercing through the deep darkness of the night.She suddenly felt uncontrolled urge to cry.When she was falsely accused and abandoned, she held her head high, fighting back the urge to cry.

But now, with someone standing by her side, she felt tears welling up.

The entire room fell silent.Everyone's expressions easily shifted.Thinking back carefully, Lucian had only mentioned that the gift was for Miss Dawson, but he never specified which Miss Dawson.Emily and Fiona were born on the same day, in the same month and in the same year.Today was Emily's birthday, and it was also Fiona's birthday!Previously, whether it was the Dawson Family or Abel, they all clearly favored Emily while belittling Fiona.So, everyone instinctively overlooked her.But now, Lucian himself had placed the million-dollar necklace around Fiona's neck!The crowd's expressions became increasingly complex.Some discreetly glanced at Emily.The more excited Emily had been before, the more embarrassed she was now. She looked pale, as if she might collapse at any moment.Abel couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy.

He raised his voice and said, "Uncle, you must be mistaken.Today's party is for Emily, and all the gifts should be for her too."

Lucian cast a cold glance at Abel."Emily?Abel, you're engaged.Who gave you permission to call another girl's name so intimately?"

Abel was taken aback for a moment.Emily's face turned even paler, and she instinctively clutched Abel's sleeve.Abel looked down at Emily.She seemed so fragile and delicate, as if she had entrusted her entire life to him.

A sudden surge of determination filled his heart.He declared, "Uncle, I want to break off my engagement!"

"Oh?"Lucian remained impassive.

Having spoken up, Abel had no intention of backing down.He said firmly, "Uncle, you arrived late and might not have seen what happened.This Fiona, she stole the gift that Uncle and Aunt prepared for Emily.She's nothing but a thief!I will never marry someone with such poor character."

Hilbert's eyes flickered as he spoke, "President Mikkelsen, my adopted daughter indeed has poor conduct.I have just officially announced that she is no longer part of the Dawson Family.Without the Dawson Family, her background really doesn't match the Mikkelsen Family.I think it's best to end the engagement between the two youngsters."

Lucian chuckled and said, "Oh?And you think the Dawson Family's status is a match for the Mikkelsen Family?"

Hilbert's smile froze at the corners of his mouth.Although the Dawson Family could be considered wealthy, they were still far from being on a par with the Mikkelsen Family.

"The status of a mere Dawson Family daughter is insignificant," Lucian said calmly."As for the matter of theft..."

"Uncle, this is a confirmed fact," Abel hurriedly interjected.

"Whether it's confirmed or not isn't up to us," Lucian replied serenely. Call the police.Once they arrive, everything will be investigated

thoroughly."

**Call the Police!

Hilbert's face turned pale instantly. This setup was not very clever.If investigated thoroughly, it would surely be full of flaws.

He had dared to target Fiona before, simply because she had no power or influence and

couldn't defend herself.But now, things were different. Lucian had stepped in.

With his power, the police investigation would be thorough and uncompromising.

The Dawson Family's schemes would be exposed for all to see.Hilbert's hands began to tremble slightly. He wanted to get rid of this troublesome adopted daughter, but he didn't want to tarnish the Dawson Family's reputation.

"We can't call the police!"Emily couldn't help but shout.

Lucian glanced at her coldly."Why not?"

Abel also looked puzzled.He said, "Emily, Uncle Lucian is right.Let's have the police investigate.For something worth five hundred thousand dollars, she should spend a few years in jail!"

Emily's heart tightened suddenly.She forced a smile."That's exactly why I think it's not a good idea.After all, my sister has been with Mom and Dad for so many years.Sending her to jail would be too cruel."

"Yes, yes, yes," Hilbert quickly added, "After all, there's a bond between father and daughter.I don't want her to go to jail either."

"Emily, you're so kind," Abel said, looking at Emily with a face full of emotion.He had no idea this was a setup.He genuinely believed that Emily was being magnanimous.

Fiona looked at these people with their fake expressions and suddenly laughed.She turned to Lucian and said, "Mr. Mikkelsen, if I really stole something, I'm willing to go to jail.I don't mind sitting there for a few years.But if I didn't steal anything, shouldn't the people who falsely accused me be punished too?".