Chapter 118

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Artie was appalled at the mountain of gifts piled up. She looked at Essen with pleading eyes, but even Essen was helpless this time.

There were four people present for the long-awaited opening ceremony.

Adrian, who had hosted this unveiling; Artie, who had become the unwilling star of the show; Essen, her guardian knight; and Madam Lucy, who looked the happiest of them all.

“There’s so much! We could enjoy this all day!”

At Madam Lucy’s expectant remark, Artie let out a deep sigh.

Madam Lucy picked out the largest gift and placed it before Artie.

“There are so many, so let’s focus on the big ones.”

Artie nodded with a calm expression. Adrian did not like that.

What kind of expression was that on a woman receiving gifts?

‘Even a child or a middle-aged man would be pleased to receive a gift.’

Whatever Adrian was thinking,…