Chapter 85

The bell rang loudly, pulling Jalen back from his thoughts. Seeing that it was a call from Nitzan, he answered it without hesitation. Nitzan said on the other side of the line, "My birthday's 3 days away. What gift are you going to give me?" "Grandpa, how can you ask what your gift is?" Jalen was speechless. "Why can't I ask? What if I don't like your gift?" Nitzan held the phone in one hand and his beard in the other, smiling. Jalen thought of the painting that he bought earlier in an auction and said, "I guarantee that you will like it." "You guarantee my ass. I only want one gift for this birthday," Nitzan said. "What is it?" Jalen was much more patient when facing his grandfather. He thought it was better if Nitzan had a request. "Bring Ella to my birthday party," Nitzan said. Jalen frowned. After a while, he said, "If you want her at the party, it would be better that you call h