Chapter 1337


    “Happy birthday, Arlen. This is just a little something from Bard and me,” Eunice said as she handed


    over a gift.


    Arlen''s butler stepped forward to take it immediately.


    “You folks might not be aware of Be''s true identity. Allow me to introduce her. She''s the long-lost


    daughter of Louisa, Arabe Collins, who has only recently been found. Be, this is your Arlen."


    "Mr. Arlen, I wish you a happy birthday and many a heartyugh” Arabe said, offering her gift.


    Eunice added, “This is the girl''s way of showing her respect."


    Arlen looked taken aback and stared at Arabe for a good while before asking, “You''re Louisa’s


    daughter?"


    Before Arabe could respond, he turned to Eunice and asked with uncertainty, “And Keh’s?"


    “who else?” Eunice replied with a confident smile.


    “How did she end up lost? And you found her in Dawnstar? Did you and Bard take her under your


    wing?"


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    “Oh, Arlen,e on. The Collins n holds Be dear. How could they bear to have her fostered


    away? She''s here to visit her grandfather. Hearing of your birthday bash tonight, she made a point to


    “Ah, well, that’s thoughtful. It''s good to have you back,” Arlen replied with tepid enthusiasm, showing


    little warmth toward Arabe.


    A servant took the birthday present from Arabe''s hands.


    Rose and Bess watched them with eyes that could kill.


    Unable to hold back, Bess snapped, “That red dress of yours is stealing Arlen’s thunder. Anyone would


    think you''vee to outshine the birthday boy."


    The older women started to posture.


    “This is Arlen’s home, and today we''re celebrating his birthday. Isn’t it a bit much for a junior to take


    center stage?"


    “Away for a while and still as showy as ever!"


    “Young people just don’t know how to be subdued."


    Eunice’s lips curled into a smile, radiant and stunning.


    “It''s Arlen’s birthday, so naturally, I wanted to make a bold statement. Be and I dressed in those


    colors to wish Arlen nothing but prosperity and sess. But Bess, here you are in ck on such a


    joyous asion. What message might that convey?"


    Bess was itching to tear Eunice’s mouth off.


    Another elder chimed in defensively, “ck signifies modesty. Do you think everyone wants to be as


    loud as you?"


    “In a time of celebration, ck is an omen of bad luck, gloom, and misfortune. As an elder, Bess should


    be aware of such taboos. Or is it intentional?"


    Bess was fuming. This brazen girl was bing more insolent and irritating by the minute!


    “Enough, Arlen said, his expression souring. “Eunice, I heard Bard had to leave on business this


    afternoon."


    “Yes"


    “And who''s this? What''s her name?"


    “Be"


    “Fine. Take Be around, get some food."


    “Sure thing. Come on, Be’ Eunice said, leading Arabe away, both still radiating charm.


    Bess was seething, “That little hussy. I haven’t even settled yesterday''s score with her! And today she


    dares to be so brazen, showing off in front of us elders! Does she really think we won''t put her in her


    ce?"


    “You knew today was Arlen''s birthday, yet you chose such attire, handing others a reason to mock. And


    now we''re theughing stock. Go change, or at least throw on a shawl!” Calvin Griffith couldn''t help but


    reprimand her in a low vaice.