Chapter 133

Frederick looked at me with a slight smirk. "Didn't you know?" "Know what?" "This isn't just an ordinary birthday party. It's a charity birthday party." "What do you mean?" "All the gifts people bring are going to be auctioned off, and the money goes to charity." I was a bit stunned. "So, that's what a charity birthday party is…" Frederick gave me a strange look. "She does this every year. Don't you remember?" Crap… I honestly didn't remember, but I played it off. "I just didn't expect her to still be doing it this year." I touched my nose, trying to cover up my awkwardness. Frederick continued, "She wants everyone to see how much Jonathan values her, but doesn't want to seem like she's flaunting it. So, she accepts all kinds of gifts, but donates them all in her name, so she gets the reputation and comes off as kind and generous." So, that was what this was all about… "No wonder it's such a big deal. But do people really just willingly bring gifts?" "You don't get it." He