Chapter: 884

"You’re right!" Gordon nodded in agreement.

"Mr. Hill is on a different level. If it wasn’t out of respect for the daughter of the Harmon family, would he give a loser like Dustin the time of day?"

"So that’s what it is…" Zoey suddenly had an epiphany. Disdain colored her face as she said, "I actually thought he was kind of impressive, but in the end, he’s just relying on his rich girlfriend to climb up. Men like him will always struggle to reach the higher circles."

The three of them took turns belittling Dustin. The way they saw it, it must be because Natasha was close friends with Patrick, and as the gigolo, Dustin was merely riding on her coattails.

All of a sudden, their moods improved.

Time slowly ticked by, and the party finally kicked off. After all the guests took their seats,

Hector, the birthday celebrant, raised his glass and stood. In a booming voice, he said, "Welcome, dear friends, to my birthday celebration. I’m extremely honored. I hope you’ll enjoy the food and drink to your heart’s content!"

"Now, I’d like to propose a toast! Hector raised his glass, swept his gaze over all the quests, and downed his drink.

In response, everyone stood and raised their glass to toast in return.

After some small talk, it was time for the gift–giving segment.

"Mr. Harmon, here are some golden horses that I forged with my own hands. I wish you nothing but success in life!"

"Mr. Harmon, this crystal necklace once belonged to an ancient king. I hope you like it."

"Mr. Harmon, this painting is an authentic masterpiece by Pikasso. It’s truly a priceless treasure. That being said, I wish you the best of health and a lifetime full of smiles ahead!"

One by one, the guests stepped up with their gifts in hand, offering their heartfelt birthday. wishes. There were numerous rich and respected people among them, and this gift–giving segment was also a subtle display of comparison and competition.

The one with the rarest and most expensive gift got to show off. They could display their power and foster closer connections with the Harmons. Thus, each gift, consisting of precious treasures or rare items, was carefully chosen. Not to mention, a lot of them couldn’t be bought with money alone.

Thank you, everyone, for your kind thoughts." Hector smiled, responding to all the people who had presented him with a gift.

As the room was filled with a joyous atmosphere, a loud voice suddenly rang out, "The Grant family has arrived!"

Instantly, all eyes turned toward the entrance. Under everyone’s gaze, a tall, handsome man strutted in with huge strides with a servant in tow. His face was cold, and his gaze was razor- sharp. He gave off a terrifying aura–his entire body was radiating with an intense desire to kill.

All the guests shuddered, not daring to face him directly.

"Tyler Grant? It’s actually Tyler Grant?!"

"Oh my god! Who would’ve thought that the Harmons were so respected? Even General Lionheart, Tyler Grant, personally showed up to celebrate!"

When the guests caught sight of the newcomer, they instantly burst into chatter.