When Nolan heard that the gifts that were brought would be given to the matriarch publicly, in front of every member of the family as well as the guests, he instantly felt regret for not stopping by a jewelry shop and getting a birthday present for the head of the Storm family.Although Zoey Storm had shown him the present she'd prepared for her mother beforehand, he thought that the gifts would be handed to the matriarch later on after the birthday party, privately.And though Nolan knew that this was all an act and his status within the Storm family was the false boyfriend of Zoey Storm, he also loved to play his cards very well. If he was told to pose as her temporarily, why not act his role perfectly without any flaws.This was the type of mindset that Nolan had, that's why he was so eager to help the Lee family resolve their current crisis when all he had been asked to do by Jessica Lee was to serve as her bodyguard for awhile at least until the problem between the Lee family an

When it was finally the turn for Layla Storm and her fiance, Derrick Gray, to step forward and present their birthday gift to the matriarch, Julia Storm, the entire banquet hall died down in an instant. Silence reigned across the entire banquet hall as everyone curiously watched as Layla and Derrick strode forward with a small deep wooden box in Derrick's grips. The wooden box itself didn't look anything special, merely gazing at it, it resembled any ordinary wooden box one would normally see at stores.However, with closer inspection, the wooden box appeared to be engraved with intricate and complex symbols and elements that instantly made it stand out from any ordinary wooden box. It looked more like a treasure chest than an actual ordinary wooden box!The wooden box also looked a bit rusty, showing signs of slight decay on the surface, it was very obvious that the box had stood the test of time, appearing like a piece that had survived for several decades or probably a century o

“Why would I buy something that's fake for the matriarch’s birthday?” Zoey inquired with an imposing tone. It was very obvious that Zoey Storm never planned to blend to Layla Storm's claims.“Yes, my business is going through tough times right now, but it's not to the point that I won't consider my mother's birthday. I might not seem like it, but I have a lot of pride. And I don't intend to lose to any of you.” She added tersely.Layla Storm crossed her arms in front of her chest as she glared at Zoey coldly and let out a disdainfully and contemptuous snarl.“But we all know that you hate mom and her principles. You always find a way to oppose her. Intentionally breaking family rules like getting this trash and pauper as a boyfriend. I can't believe you stoop so low just to oppose the family's rules. How do you expect us to believe that your present isn't another grand plan of yours to get back at the matriarch. Could be fake for all we know.” Layla insisted with a tone tinged with a

Layla Storm instantly lost her confidence when she realized that there was no way that she could cause Zoey humiliation. She clenched her fist tightly and grounded her teeth as she felt the immense pleasure of everyone's gazes brushing past her entire being from different directions inside the banquet hall.“Does that mean that Miss Zoey has been saying the truth this entire time?” Someone suddenly said inquiringly.“That's how it seems,”“I knew the beauty goddess would never do such a thing. She's just too beautiful and kind to stoop so low.” Someone else whispered tersely. His gaze was fixated on the gorgeous figure of the Icy Demoness Zoey Storm.“Do you think that Layla Storm was saying all those hateful things about Miss Zoey out of pure hatred and jealousy?” Whispered yet another person with the crowd of people invited by the matriarch of the Storm family to her special event as her guests.“Of course, that's the only explanation. She was driven by jealousy even when everyone c

By this time, several flashy expensive cars were already rolling out of the event center compound one at a time, creating some sort of a convoy.The Storm siblings also rolled down their windows to find out what was going on and why their mother's car wasn't leaving just yet. They found out that she was talking with Zoey and that trash boyfriend of hers, so they decided to listen in on their conversation.“No, mom. Me and Nolan just wanted to talk about something. You can head out without me, I will definitely catch up with the rest of you.” Zoey Storm said in Nolan's stead, almost stammering.“Are you sure? I don't want you frolicking around with this pauper.” The matriarch insisted with a cold tone. She squinted her gaze seizing Nolan up and down in a disgusting manner, visibly expressing her displeasure and disdain towards him.“Yes, yes. I am sure.” Zoey Storm answered with a slightly trembling voice and a shaky breath, it was very obvious that she was nervous.“I think I know why