Chapter 20

Savannah's eyes welled up with tears as she said, "Well, you tricked me into coming back." Finnley smiled. "It was that rascal Wyatt who pressured Brody into making the call. I didn't stop him once I found out because truth be told, I've missed you." There were many guests present, and it wasn't the time for long conversations. Finnley had lived a long life and spent many years in the business world, and powerful figures and social elites had gathered to celebrate his birthday. One by one, guests stepped forward with their gifts according to the list. Savannah hadn't known about the birthday party and hadn't brought a gift. She stood awkwardly, knowing she was in the wrong. Yet, for some reason, her name had been added to the guest list. When her name was read aloud, Savannah froze, completely unprepared for the moment. Following that, murmurs began rippling through the crowd. "Why's she empty-handed?" "How disrespectful. She's making Mr. Greene Senior look bad." "Oh, this sh