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    "Gabriel is probably having an affair with Yuka. There''s no other exnation as to why he would give her so much money!" someone from the group of men pointed out.


    "I believe so too. He called her his goddaughter, but I think there''s more to their rtionship than meets the eye," said another. "Why else would he give her so much money?"


    Everyone felt that it was a lot to give seven million to a hall master who wielded little influence.


    Severin heard from the announcements that several wealthy businessmen gave around ten thousand to fifteen thousand dors. Those who wanted to keep up their appearances would give about three hundred thousand dors to six hundred thousand dors.


    Several people who were on better terms with Yuka would give a million or just slightly over a million dors.


    As a result, Gabriel''s gift of seven million was a huge surprise to everyone there.


    She looked at Severin and asked, "How much should we give then?"


    Severin''s brows furrowed a little before he said, "I''ll give thirty million dors!"


    "Thirty million? I thought you said you didn''t want to reveal your identity. Yuka doesn''t even know who you are, so aren''t you going to attract attention if you gift her such a huge amount?" She remarked in surprise to Severin.


    Severin merely snickered and said, "I wasn''t nning on giving her that much, but I can''t stand all those nasty remarks some of the people were making. Just because Gabriel gave her a big gift doesn''t mean that Yuka is having an affair with him. I''ll show them that nothing''s stopping me from giving her a big gift even though I don''t know her all that well!"


    She nodded after understanding what Severin was trying to do. "That makes sense. You''re not short of money, anyway."


    Gabriel walked in with his head held high. He became the center of attention and felt proud that everyone was either talking about him or looking at him.


    Although he was interested in Yuka, she was very good at keeping him at arm''s length. She never gave him a chance to get close to her and frequently led him on with some a bit of sweet talking.


    However, he believed that he would get his hands on Yuka sooner orter. Regarding the rumors going around that he had an affair with Yuka, he felt that it was unnecessary for him to exin anything to the public. He enjoyed listening to all that spection, and that had the added benefit of making his perceived rtionship with Yuka be even more ambiguous. He believed that it was an ideal oue, because then there was a chance for the rumors to be a self-fulfilling prophecy.


    "Oh, you''re here! Thank you for your generosity! It''s just a birthday celebration though, so you didn''t have to give so much money!"


    Yuka was wearing a tight-fitting side-slit dress that highlighted her stunning figure. Her long, fair legs that peeked out through the slit from time to time could make one''s heart race. She walked sultrily to Gabriel and greeted him coyly.


    However, a middle-aged man followed her from behind. It was Yuka''s sworn brother, Brody. His face soured when he saw Gabriel.


    "Hey, I''m your godfather, aren''t I? I can''t be stingy with my goddaughter on her birthday!" Gabriel frowned subtly and said with a smile.