Chapter 23

Zoey was naturally aware of Mabel's wicked intentions. She had only wanted to see her father. No one would have noticed that she had gone there empty-handed. But now it would be embarrassing for her to go on stage in front of all the guests and show that she hadn't brought any gifts for him. As the eldest daughter, she wore such a luxurious, eye-catching evening dress but didn't even prepare a gift for her father. Wouldn't that just make her look bad? "Cyrus, did you really prepare a gift? I'll talk to the hostess and tell her that we won't be going on stage, okay?" Zoey asked. "The gift has long been ready." Cyrus took out his phone and sent a message, "Send it to the birthday banquet. Be sure to hand it to Mr. Cyrus Johnson personally." "Got it." After handing Mira over to Cecilia, Cyrus stretched out his hand and said, "Zoey, let's go." Cecilia advised, "Cyrus, just quit while you're ahead. There are so many guests here. Please don't embarrass Zoey." "Aunt Ceci, can you pl