Chapter 331

Yuan Garden Villa. Charles Hale was throwing a birthday party for Alicia Nieves, complete with flowers and a big cake—he hadn't forgotten a single detail. "All these years, you've stayed with me without any official status. Must've been hard on you," Charles raised his glass. "Let's wait for Jenny. She said she'll be here soon," Alicia smiled gently, her demeanor as gracious as ever. "After all, she's your daughter with Kimberly Hale. She's been missing for so long, it's hard not to feel sorry for her." Charles wasn't thrilled. "We agreed it'd be just the two of us. Even when Lauren said she wanted to come, I didn't let her." Lauren was the daughter of Charles and Alicia. The mention of Lauren flicked a subtle change in Alicia's expression before she forced a smile. "She's rebellious, refuses to listen. We gave her the best education, hoped she'd help out at Hale Group alongside her brothers, but no—she had to chase some entertainment career. All these years and barely a sliver of fame