Chapter 99 Deceived Him Again!
Finally, it was Evelyn's turn to present her gift.
When the Pocotimi wood chair was brought in, everyone was stunned!
"This is a real treasure!"
"I want to touch it!"
"Besides Edward's silver cup, this chair is the best gift Byron got today!"
"Who is Ms. Brown? She just casually gifts antique furniture worth millions! She must be loaded!"
Edward's heart tightened, his eyes fixed on Lily.
He didn't expect Lily to give Byron something worth a hundred million dollars that the Taylor family had auctioned off!
It seemed the Taylor family really doted on her.
Evelyn's next words made Edward's heart race even more.
"Byron, this is a gift from Landon and me. We wish you health and longevity," Evelyn said with bright eyes and a joyful tone.
Landon added, "I wish for your constancy like the moon, and your ascension like the sun."
They stood together, elegant and dignified, like a perfect match!
Edward's heart pounded, and he quickly pressed his chest, hoping no one would notice.
"Oh, Lily, this gift is too precious and extravagant!"
Byron felt grateful but chided, "Lily, I like whatever you give, no need to be so extravagant. And Landon, you are too kind!"
Landon smiled, "Lily and I just wanted to make you happy with this gift."
"Byron, just accept it. Ms. Brown is offering a gift in the Taylors' name."
Debra sneered, "But this way of gifting is convenient, no preparation needed, and it wins everyone's praise. Ms. Brown is indeed very frugal."
Evelyn calmly curled her red lips, "How dare I take such advantage? I also prepared a small gift for Byron alone. But compared to Landon's, it's really not worth mentioning."
Debra was shocked!
'Lily had another trick up her sleeve?!'
"Oh? What else did you prepare for me? Let me see!" Byron was interested again.
Evelyn's eyes sparkled with mystery as she clapped her hands.
Soon, William walked in, holding a glass box.
Inside was a magnificent scene carved from top-quality colored gemstones, with vivid mountains and rocks, lifelike and pleasing to the eye!
"Oh! This is amazing!" Everyone exclaimed.
Edward and Eric were also deeply attracted by the craftsmanship. 'What kind of skillful hands could carve such a perfect piece!'
"Ah! This is..."
Byron's eyes lit up with excitement, his hand trembling as he pointed at the carving, "Isn't this George's work 'Celestial Symphony'?! Lily, where did you get this?!"
'George?! The renowned late master sculptor? His works were incredibly rare!'
"Byron, you overestimate me. How could I get Mr. Blair's 'Celestial Symphony'..."
Evelyn scratched her head, embarrassed, "This is a replica I carved. It took a lot of effort, but it's still worlds apart from Mr. Blair's work, just a humble offering."
Everyone looked at her in astonishment.
'A humble offering?! What a joke! Only the pinnacle of craftsmanship could create such a scene on a gemstone. From a distance, it looked exactly like George's 'Celestial Symphony'! This girl, so talented and extraordinary. Could she be George's last disciple?!'
Everyone's gaze at Evelyn turned to amazement and admiration.
Only Tiffany and Debra's expressions were unpleasant.
'Since Lily left the Wellington family, she had become a completely different person, truly unstoppable!'
"Lily, you are truly my treasure!" Byron was overjoyed, holding Evelyn's hand and not wanting to let go.
"To have a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for?" Eric stared at her, sighing dreamily.
Edward couldn't help but shoot him a cold glare, his eyes icy and sharp.
His eyes reddened as he looked at Lily, admired by everyone like a star surrounded by the moon, feeling an insurmountable distance from her world.
But he had been her husband for three years!
Shock, anger, and a mess of emotions gnawed at his heart.
He had been deceived, once again, by Lily!
The birthday party continued with laughter and joy.
Evelyn excused herself from Byron's side to touch up her makeup.
As she walked, she thought back to all the petty tricks Nicole and Tiffany had played on her, finding them laughable.
She had anticipated their attacks and knew they missed one crucial thing—Byron's genuine love for her.
Love was a fortress their schemes could never breach.
Evelyn knew that giving Byron the Pocotimi wood chair with Landon's presence would be inappropriate, so she had prepared the gemstone carving she completed half a month ago.
Her exceptional skills came from growing up watching Uncle Andy carve stones.
In a way, Mr. Blair was her grandmaster.
The corridors of the villa were long and winding, so she quickly got lost after a couple of turns since it was her first time there.
At that moment, a chubby little tabby cat darted past her.
"Where are you going, little cutie?"
Evelyn, feeling playful, smiled and chased after the cat.
Just as she was about to catch up, her tight dress and high heels on the cobblestone ground caused her to slip, stumbling forward.
In front of her were steps!
"Ah!" Evelyn screamed, closing her eyes tightly.
Suddenly, Edward's strong, firm arm wrapped around her waist from behind, steady and reliable, calming her panicked heart instantly.
Immediately, she felt light, her back pressed tightly against that familiar chest, separated by only a thin layer of silk.
The fat cat on the rockery meowed mischievously, disappearing in a blink.
Evelyn slowly opened her eyes but didn't dare to look back. She softly breathed in Edward's arms.
Edward clearly felt her sweat-dampened back pressing rhythmically against his warm chest, like the fluttering wings of a butterfly, carrying an irresistible allure.
Edward's heartbeat, confined under his suit, was uncontrollable.
"Let go, haven't you hugged enough?" Evelyn bit her lip, struggling in his arms.
Edward's eyes darkened with a mysterious hue. His broad hands traced her irresistible waistline before releasing her.
"You think I wanted to? I only did it because you were about to fall." His expression turned stern.
"Don't think I'll thank you."
Evelyn quickly steadied herself, turning to look at him with cold, unfeeling eyes, "I'd rather fall than let you take advantage of me."
In the shattered twilight, her pretty face was alluring.
"Take advantage of you?"
Edward's breath hitched, but he curled his lips into a cold smile, "If I wanted to do that, would I have waited until now?"
"Edward!" Evelyn's beautiful eyes widened.
"Wasn't it always you who eagerly let me take advantage of you before?"
Edward's dark eyes narrowed, a hint of malice surfacing, "We may be divorced, but I haven't lost my memory."
From the start of the birthday party until now, the waves of shock Lily had given him had filled his chest with anger.
If he held it in any longer, he feared it would make him ill.
Evelyn's heart sank, a sense of overwhelming humiliation spreading through her body, making her laugh in anger, "So what now? What you didn't cherish when it was within reach, you regret losing now?"
"Lily, you—"
"Edward, what I once offered, you didn't want. In the future, if you want it again, there's no way!"
Edward's eyes instantly reddened, suddenly grabbing her slender wrists to pin her soft body against the pillar!
