Chapter 686 - 683: A Storm Brews (12)

Chapter 686: Chapter 683: A Storm Brews (12)

The banquet was held in the living room of The Plumstead, the main courtyard of the Quinn Residence. By now, the vast room was already filled with people.

Theodore Quinn walked onto the stage. When the people in the audience saw him go up, the chatter gradually died down.

Naturally, the rest of the Quinn family stood at the very front. Sienna Hale was in the middle. To her left was the family of three—Jenna Quinn, Carter Shaw, and Cherie Shaw—who had rushed back from the U.S.A. the day before. To her right were Seth Quinn, Clara Grant, and Miles Quinn.

Chloe Grant had wanted to stand clinging to Miles Quinn, but he had pushed her away.

Theodore Quinn stood on the stage, surveyed the crowd below, and began to speak. "Today, I’d like to thank all of you for gracing my sixtieth birthday banquet. Thank you, everyone."

As soon as he finished speaking, a round of applause erupted from the audience.

Once the applause died down, Theodore Quinn spoke again. "I’ve lived for sixty years, and the success I’ve achieved today is all thanks to the help of many people.

My wife, Sienna, chose to marry me back when I was just a poor boy. She has been by my side for over thirty years and has given me two sons and a daughter. I must thank her."

The audience erupted into another round of enthusiastic applause, and all eyes, filled with envy and well wishes, turned to Sienna Hale. To be married for thirty years and still have such a strong relationship was practically a miracle in high society.

As her eyes met Theodore Quinn’s, Sienna Hale’s own were already welling with tears. Her daughter, Jenna Quinn, put an arm around her shoulder and smiled as she wiped them away.

On the other side, Clara Grant also linked her arm through Sienna’s, gently patting her hand.

Sienna Hale gave them a tearful smile and a nod, her expression one of pure happiness. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"I also want to thank the man who once saved my life—Mr. Cedric Grant. I accidentally fell into the water when I was young, and he was the one who saved me. I only recently learned that he was my rescuer."

As he spoke, Theodore Quinn gestured in Cedric Grant’s direction.

When Cedric Grant saw Theodore Quinn publicly thank him in front of so many people, he was filled with an immense sense of honor.

Jean Jarvis and Chloe Grant beamed even more brightly. ’What a huge honor! Starting today, everyone in Novaria will know about Cedric Grant and the Grant Family, right?’

’Does this mean the Grant Family will finally and truly join the upper echelon of Novaria’s high society?’

’See? We don’t need Clara Grant. The family can make it big just with the title of being Theodore Quinn’s lifesaver!’

’And all the credit for this belongs to her, Jean Jarvis. If she hadn’t gotten so many detailed facts from her cousin, Marcus Jarvis, how could Cedric have pulled off this "lifesaver" role so smoothly?’

’If she hadn’t begged her cousin to keep it a secret, Cedric would never have been able to hold on to this "lifesaver" title so securely!’

Meanwhile, standing at the back of the crowd, Marcus Jarvis stared at the ecstatic Jean Jarvis and Cedric Grant with a piercing, thoughtful gaze.

Skylar Hayes, who was standing beside him, happened to notice the complicated expression on his face as he stared ahead. "Marcus, what’s wrong?" she asked with concern.

Marcus Jarvis looked away. "...It’s nothing. Mr. Quinn is giving a great speech. I was just captivated."

Skylar Hayes didn’t think much of it. She nodded and turned her attention back to Theodore Quinn on the stage.

"...And over the years, the success I’ve achieved in business wouldn’t have been possible without the guidance and support of many friends and partners." Theodore Quinn continued, his voice tinged with emotion.

"I have to say, time really flies. Before I knew it, I turned sixty. As for my career, I no longer have the strength or energy of my youth. I just can’t keep up anymore."

"But life isn’t just about work and making money. I have children, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law, and a grandson... and I’ll have more grandchildren soon. I feel like the happiest part of my life is just beginning."