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Scott and River followed Paige to a seat.
They were about to talk when they suddenly heard people gasping in shock.
“Oh my god! It’s Mr. De Marco and Mr. Pierce!”
“Whoa! Is that Mr. De Marco’s son in his arms? Gosh, he’s cute!”
River felt her back stiffen when she heard the voices and looked at the hall entrance in a daze.
Noah walked into the banquet hall wearing a black, custom–made suit and holding Axel in his arms
A group of bodyguards following behind him spread into two groups guarding the two sides of the entrance after he entered the hall.
The warm spotlight illuminated Noah’s elegant figure and enhanced his charm.
However, his face was cold and unapproachable, instilling fear in everyone.
River was astonished. She turned to look at Paige. “Did you invite him as well?”
Paige glared at Alex in the distance and said angrily. That son of a bitch Pierce invited him! He betrayed me, and I will get even with him sooner or later!”
River was embarrassed. “Forget it. Let it be then.
Noah had come with Axel, and she would tolerate anything for him!
Noah and Alex had already approached her while she was thinking.
Axel got out of Noah’s arms, walked to River, and presented his gift.
“Happy birthday, Mommy,” he said shyly.
River accepted the gift. “Thank you, my precious.”
Alex presented his gift as well. “Happy birthday, Ms. Healy.”
River stood up, forced a smile, and accepted the gift. “Thank you, Mr. Pierce.”
“Don’t mention it,” Alex said.
He nudged Noah with his elbow and beckoned him to present the gift.
Noah glanced coldly at Scott before he passed his gift. “This is the gift.”
River accepted it and said, “Thank you. Please take a seat.”
Noah pulled Axel to himself and sat next to River.
The crowd was stunned by his action.
Scott looked at Noah nonchalantly before pouring a glass of warm water for River.
“Have some warm water, River.”
Noah scoffed. “When did you develop the habit of drinking warm water?”
River wanted to respond, but Scott was one step ahead of her. “Mr. De Marco, River prefers warm water after giving birth to her children.”
Noah’s face turned cold. “She enjoys drinking fresh milk. Shouldn’t she be drinking what she likes on her birthday?”
Scott said, ‘You may not know, but River has a habit of drinking warm water before fresh milk during this season.”
Noah appeared displeased and looked at Scott coldly. “You seem to know her well.”
Scott met Noah’s eyes calmly. “Pretty good. I took care of River for more than three years”
The tension between the two men grew instantly..
In a rush, Paige snatched up the champagne bottle from the table and popped it open. She then filled everyone’s glass with champagne and raised her own while speaking into a microphone she had acquired.
Her voice echoed through the banquet hall instantly.
“Ms. Healy’s birthday is today, everyone. Let’s wish her a happy birthday!”
Everyone raised their glasses and cheered, breaking the rigid atmosphere at their table. “Happy birthday, Ms. Healy!”
River stood up with her glass and nodded to everyone. “Thank you for your wishes, everyone.
She tipped the glass back and downed its content
The birthday party began officially, and everyone was immersed in the joy of feasting.
Liora and Tyler returned and pulled Axel along to feast together joyously.
Numerous employees toasted to River during the party.
Scott wanted to drink on River’s behalf, yet he was distracted by a male employee’s inquiry..
River took sip after sip, her lips glistening from the alcohol. Her shining eyes captivated Noah, who sat beside her.
River was about to sit when two female employees came to toast.
Happy birthday, Ms. Healy!”
River couldn’t bring herself to refuse, so she readied for another drink. Just as she was lifting her glass, a person appeared in front of her.
Before River could respond, Noah had already finished her drink.
The two female employees were stunned before they walked away.
Noah put down the glass heavily and looked at River in displeasure. “Are you done drinking?”
River had one too many drinks. “None of your business,” she grumbled.
She walked to the washroom, swaying. Noah followed her out of concern.
River left the stall, washed her hands, and was ready to go. But when she opened the door, she saw Noah standing there, blocking her way. Her body tensed as she became alert.
“This is the ladies‘ room, Mr. De Marco. Do you want to be regarded as a pervert?” she said.
Noah caught the swaying River and said softly. “You’ve had too much to drink. Let me take you
– home.”
River shoved away his hand. “Let go of me! I’m not coming with you!”
“Why are you making a fuss? Do you know how much you drank? Noah said harshly, suppressing his anger.
River smiled. “How is that any of your business? Listen here, Noah. Plenty of people are looking out for me. I don need you-
Before she could finish her sentence, Noah grabbed her arm and pulled her into his arms. He lowered his head and kissed her seductive lips ferociously.
River’s eyes widened in shock, and she sobered up a little. She felt the urge to break free in a panic, but Noah firmly held the back of her head, preventing any escape.
“Hmm! Ev-”
“Riri, it’s embarrassing that we didn’t bring anything for Ms. Healy’s birthday…”
“You’re right. Why don’t we get something on our day off tomorrow and give it to her on Monday?”
River shoved Noah strenuously when she heard her employees‘ voices.
Noah scooped up River in his arms and carried her to a toilet stall.
River glared at Noah. “Have you lost your mind? If they were to know-
Noah covered River’s lips and interrupted her angry remark. He leaned over and whispered to
River, “Scream if you don’t mind them knowing
River’s earlobes had always been sensitive. Her body trembled, and her face flushed quickly.
“You’re despicable, Noah!”
Noah looked at the blushing River with keen interest. He grabbed the back of her head and kissed her once again.
River did not have the courage to make a sound and gave in to Noah’s bullying.
Her heart was racing, and her body’s reactions were reminding her she still had not moved on from the despicable scoundrel!
Paige grabbed River’s arm when she returned to the banquet hall “Please offer your opinion, River. This son of a bitch Alex didn’t even touch his drink. Look at his glass…”
Paige suddenly stopped talking and stared at River’s lips in shock. “Why are your lips red and swollen, River?”
Upon hearing that, Alex turned his gaze toward Noah. Observing Noah’s moist lips, he swiftly realized that River and Noah were up to no good
River shot Noah a displeased look. He was grinning cunningly, clearly in high spirits. Angrily. she remarked, “It’s likely an allergic reaction!”
“Ah, don’t drink anymore.”
Paige paid no attention to that and continued to complain about Alex
Soon, the party ended.
River propped up the tipsy Paige and prepared to take her and the children home.
“I’ll give you a ride.”
Two voices came from behind her. River looked over and noticed that Noah and Alex said the same thing in unison
“Dr. Scott, you’ve had some drinks too if I’m not mistaken,” Noah said mockingly.
Scott’s usually gentle expression turned stiff. “My drinking doesn’t stop me from calling them ride–sharing service, right?”
Noah scoffed. “Do you want them to wait for a car with you on a winter’s night?”
“Must one wait outside for a car?” Scott refuted.
“Don’t you think it would be better to send them home sooner when Paige feels so unwell? Why bother wasting time?”
“I can prescribe a hangover remedy to her to save you from unnecessary worries, Mr. De Marco.”
River was irritated by their quarrel. She was about to speak when a car stopped next to them suddenly
The group turned their heads and saw Neil hurrying out of the car.
River was surprised, “Weren’t you on a business trip? Why are you back this quickly?”
Neil briefly looked at the people behind River and asked, “Is it over?”
“Yes. I bet you haven’t eaten since you returned in such a rush, right?” River asked.