Female Novel
Chapter 828
“Coming, Grandma Foster!” Esther rushed down the stairs, carrying a gift box. She wondered if Jacobwould like the gift she had chosen for him.
“He will, as long as it’s from you,” Agatha assured.
Today was Jacob’s birthday. Esther had received an invitation from Xara and prepared the gift inadvance.
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Sweet Town was nearby, and an hour’s drive brought Agatha and Esther to the Sandersons’ house.The place was festively decorated, filled with joy, as they celebrated Jacob’s 10th birthday, a specialday for Steffan.
Aside from business partners, extended family members had also joined the party.novelbin
Esther handed the gift to Jacob, dressed in a suit, and gazed at the young man before her. “This is thegift I made for you. Take a look and see if you like it.”
Jacob accepted the gift and seemed pleased. “I like it.”
“You haven’t even opened it, and you like it?”
Jacob warmly reassured, “I like it as long as it’s from you.”
“I crafted this myself.”
Jacob placed the gift box on the table and carefully untied the ribbon. He opened the box to reveal achess set.
“I heard you’ve recently taken an interest in chess. Since you have everything else, I handmade thischess set for you. The pieces are crafted from white and black jade, hand-polished…”
Jacob used to be a Rubik’s cube enthusiast but had recently developed a passion for chess. Under hisguidance, Sunshine, Felix, and Twinkle had also started learning how to play chess.
Twinkle barely had time for Jacob due to her piano lessons and performances. In contrast, Sunshine,like Jacob, had developed a love for chess, and they often played together.
Felix occasionally joined Jacob for a game, but he was engrossed in his studies most of the time. Itwas quite disheartening at such a young age.
Esther tousled Jacob’s hair gently and asked, “Would you like to play a game? Just remember not tocry if you lose.”
Jacob stated confidently, “I won’t lose!”
As Esther and Jacob engaged in a game of chess, Sunshine and Felix sat quietly beside them,behaving themselves.
In the end, Esther emerged victorious.
“You’ve improved, Jacob,” Esther complimented.
Jacob sighed, looking at the chessboard. “I’m still far behind you.”
“Alright, it’s time to go,” Esther said.
That night, Jacob was the star of the birthday party, so Esther decided not to bring Felix and Sunshineto avoid overshadowing the celebration. Instead, she joined them at the table where Agatha wasseated.
As she settled into her seat, Esther received a message on her phone.
Agatha asked, “What’s going on?”
“Grandpa Gabriel is looking for me,” Esther replied.
Agatha advised, “You should go!”
“Alright,” Esther agreed.
Initially, Esther had hoped to spend the evening having fun with Felix and Sunshine, but circumstancesled her to leave the children in Agatha’s care and head to the garage with her keys.
As Esther left the Sandersons’ residence in her flashy red sports car, a Rolls-Royce Phantom passedby.
“Mr. Warner, we’ve arrived at the Sandersons!”