Unstoppable General

Chapter 5

Samantha was so scared that she dared not speak again and took two steps back.

At this moment, Evelyn said seriously, "Mom, please don't humiliate my daughter anymore. Otherwise, I'll cut off our relationship!"

Samantha felt guilty and said, "I was just saying that. Anyway, Mr. Crane doesn't care as long as you marry him."

Evelyn ignored Samantha and looked at Xavier, her voice cold. "I told you, I don't like you! Please leave my house immediately!"

Xavier had been pursuing Evelyn for a long time. He had made a lot of effort and was close to success; he didn't want to give up.

"Evelyn, don't treat me like this. You need a strong man to protect you! Even though this motherfucker isn't dead, you still have to deal with lawsuits and negative publicity." Xavier's tone carried a hint of threat.

"I don't need your help!" Evelyn refused loudly.

"Evelyn, how can you talk to Mr. Crane like that? He has helped us so much!" Samantha looked angry as she scolded Evelyn.

She then turned to Xavier. "Mr. Crane, don't listen to her. I'm her mother, and I can make the decisions for her. If I say she marries you, she will!"

Xavier smiled slightly. "Mrs. Reeve, I'm not forcing Evelyn to marry me. I'm pursuing her, and I'll win her heart with my sincerity."

With that, the relatives chimed in, flattering Xavier and showing disdain for Gavin.

"That's why Mr. Crane is the heir of the Crane family. He's way out of that loser's league."

"Evelyn is so beautiful; only a man like Mr. Crane is a match for her."

"Mr. Crane, when you and Evelyn get married, I'll definitely give you a gift."

"Alright, everyone, please take your seats! Today, Mr. Crane is here to celebrate Susan's fourth birthday! Let's have dinner!" Samantha said to the guests.

"Mr. Crane remembers Susan's birthday, but that jerk who calls himself a father didn't even prepare a gift," Daniel said.

Hearing this, Gavin looked at Susan, feeling very guilty. Four years had passed, and he had never been present for her birthday.

"I don't want anyone else to celebrate my birthday; I only want Daddy and Mommy!" Susan said in a sweet voice.

The moment Susan's voice rang out, Gavin's anger disappeared. His heart melted when he heard the word "daddy". 

Samantha said angrily, "Shut up! He's not your dad; your dad is dead."

Evelyn didn't argue but took Susan to the dining table. The others ignored Gavin and took their seats.

At this moment, Gavin was an outsider.

"I want my daddy! Daddy, come here please!" Susan waved towards Gavin, trying to break free from Evelyn's arms to go to him.

Although Evelyn was full of hatred toward Gavin, it was Susan's birthday, and he just wanted her daughter to be happy.

She turned her back to Gavin and said coldly, "Come over! Taking a few photos at the table will help erase those rumors." Evelyn's voice was filled with disdain and impatience.

"I want Daddy to hold me!" Seeing Gavin sit down, Susan ran into his arms happily.

Sitting in her father's lap, Susan was extremely happy. She scratched his ear, touched his face curiously, and giggled with joy.

Evelyn's gaze softened when she saw this.

A group of people gathered around the dining table. Xavier took out a delicately wrapped pink gift box and handed it to Susan. "This is for you. Happy birthday, Susan!"

"I don't want it!" Susan refused, making Xavier quite embarrassed.

Seeing this, Samantha quickly took the gift box. "I'll accept it on Susan's behalf!" She turned to Susan and commanded. "Susan, thank Mr. Crane for the gift!"

But Susan just held onto Gavin and remained silent.

Samantha glanced at Gavin and didn't dare to push Susan further. She then looked at Xavier fawningly and said, "Mr. Crane, your gift must be very expensive. Just let me open it and see what it is."

She unwrapped the gift under everyone's gaze. Inside was a delicate little box containing an exquisite and dazzling bracelet.

"What a beautiful bracelet!" Evelyn's sister Alice exclaimed, her face full of envy.

Other relatives also chimed in with praise.

"Wow, are those diamonds? They look so beautiful!"

"What a gorgeous bracelet! Mr. Crane put a lot of thought into this."

"To celebrate Susan's birthday, I asked a friend in Africa to purchase a batch of raw diamonds from a large diamond mine. Then, I commissioned a world-renowned jewelry master to custom-make this diamond bracelet for Susan. It's the only one in the world," Xavier said proudly, emphasizing the bracelet's value and his dedication to Susan's birthday.

"A custom-made bracelet designed by a world-renowned jewelry master must cost at least a million dollars, right?" Alice's eyes sparkled. She wished she could own the bracelet.

Xavier leaned back with a smug smile and paused before saying, "The diamonds aren't that expensive. The main cost was hiring the jewelry master, but it wasn't too much. It was just two or three million dollars for the craftsmanship."

"Two or three million dollars for the craftsmanship?" Hearing the price, the relatives couldn't help but gasp.

"You're so generous, Mr. Crane!"

"Mr. Crane treats Susan well. Once he becomes Susan's father, she can live a very happy life." The relatives ignored Gavin's presence.

Xavier's smile grew even wider when he heard their words, and he gave Gavin a provoking look.

Yet Evelyn's face was dark with rage. Although she was deeply disappointed in Gavin, she had never agreed to marry Xavier.

"Did you not prepare a gift for Susan?" Alice asked mockingly, and all eyes turned to Gavin.

"Of course I did!" Gavin said.

Hearing this, Susan's face lit up with anticipation. To her, no gift could compare to one from her father.

Samantha frowned, thinking, 'Gavin came empty-handed. If he really prepared a gift, where could it be?'

Others shared the same thought.

"Great, I can get a birthday gift from Daddy!" Susan clapped her hands excitedly.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Gavin took off the necklace he was wearing.

When Alice saw the necklace, she exclaimed, "The Heart of the Ocean?"

Everyone gasped. "What? Is it the Heart of the Ocean?"