Chapter 511

Chapter 511

"Yes, yes, I will of course listen to Grandma. I've just been a bit busy with some small matters lately. Grandma, I bought you a pearl necklace. See if you like it."

Adelaide opened the box, revealing a string of purple pearl necklace. She personally put it on her.

"You child, I know you're a little rich girl now, but don't spend money carelessly. You're pregnant, and you need to save these assets for the child later."

"Grandma, you're my only elder and the person I care about most. You know I'm a little rich girl now—these things are nothing to me. And even with a child, that won't stop me from being filial to you."

Soon, Evelyn looked brand new.

With the pearl necklace from Adelaide and a matching elegant evening gown, she was transformed.

Evelyn had been a beauty in her youth. Even now, at her age with traces of time on her face, time never defeats a beauty. Dressed up, Evelyn looked like an elegant lady, graceful in every move.

Adelaide had a sweet mouth and praised Evelyn like a flower. Laughter kept coming from the room.

Seeing Adelaide's playful look, Sebastian's mood improved too, and the corners of his mouth curved up slightly.

"Mrs. Evelyn Nguyen, Mr. Gavin Manners is here."

A voice broke the happy mood.

Everyone looked toward the door at the same time and saw Gavin walking in with Saskia and Mina.

The three of them together.

Seeing how well they got along, Adelaide's face soured. She didn't know if it was morning sickness, but she suddenly felt nauseous.

Gavin looked surprised to see Adelaide and the others.

But he stayed calm and said, "Grandma, I had nothing going on today, so I came specially to see you."

"Hello, Grandma. I wanted to visit you a couple days ago, but I've been too busy and couldn't make time. I hope you're not mad."

"Grandma, I'm here to see you too. How do you like the stuff I bought you at the hospital the other day? If you like it, I'll get you more."

Mina and Saskia also brought gifts, but they looked cheap compared to what Adelaide gave.

Mina could afford better but felt Evelyn was just an ordinary elder—not worth her time or money.

As for Saskia, she was just poor.

Even the gifts from Gavin looked cheap.

Evelyn saw all this and felt hurt, though she wouldn't admit it.

For so many years, she'd given everything for Gavin. But now that she was old and no longer useful, even he was starting to brush her off.

Gavin was in the startup phase with tight funds, but bringing just those cheap supplements still hurt to see.

Evelyn felt bad inside but didn't want to ruin the harmony.

Adelaide stayed out of it, knowing Evelyn wasn't completely over Gavin yet. She sat there quietly like she was invisible.

After some small talk, everyone sat down. Evelyn tried to think of other topics to ease the awkwardness.

But Mina started trouble first. "Adelaide, I'm curious why you're here. Logically, even if you and Gavin grew up as childhood friends, you're adults now with your own families—you should keep your distance."

She held Gavin's arm and looked at Adelaide provocatively. "Also, we need to talk about something. We're all adults, so we should keep some dignity. We're holding Grandpa's birthday party soon, so you need to dress formally—no slip-ups."

Mina was from a top family, and she spoke like she was above everyone.

She showed no respect to Adelaide, and her words hit hard.

Everyone knew Adelaide was from a good family but never learned social etiquette as a kid.

Since marrying Sebastian, she rarely went to banquets. This was her first real one, so she had to be careful.

If it was her from her last life, this bullying would have upset her a lot. She knew her etiquette was lacking and worried about embarrassing Sebastian.

But she had been reborn.

She had changed.

The reborn Adelaide had no inferiority complex anymore. She was strong—scary strong. She gave a cold look. Seeing Mina and Gavin so close, her eyes naturally went to Saskia.

So tough.

As expected from the winner of her last life.

Her own man held by another woman, flirting right in front of her, and Saskia didn't even blink—no jealousy in her eyes.

A cold smile tugged at Adelaide's lips. "Nice, nice. Your little family looks so happy. I wish you three the best—always joyful and blissful."

Everyone except Mina looked uncomfortable.

But Mina didn't get it. She snorted. "What do you mean by that? Are you mocking me? I don't mean anything else. I just want you to learn some social etiquette. Banquets among top families are all about rules."

"Sebastian, I know you're super busy—treating your legs and running the company—but you can't neglect your wife, especially her etiquette lessons. She might embarrass everyone at the party..."

Sebastian picked up his cup and set it down on the table—not too light, not too heavy—making a crisp sound.

He lifted his eyes slightly, stared coldly at Mina, then shifted his contemptuous gaze to Gavin. "What about your manners?"

Under Sebastian's oppressive stare, Gavin looked down guiltily. He opened his mouth to say something, then finally picked up a cookie and offered it to Evelyn.

"Grandma, actually, I came today for another thing too. You know my company just started and needs funds. Can I mortgage this house..."

Evelyn had already given all her assets to Gavin, but this jerk was still after this house.