Chapter 239 Gifts
Though unaware of the inside story, she could surmise why Malcolm was suddenly so attentive. It was likely due to the pressure Chandler had put on him.
His tone was gentle, even flattering.
“Did you receive all the gifts I sent? I had no idea you were such a skilled cello player.”
Last night, Meryl stunned everyone at the annual meeting by playing the cello.
Malcolm also watched the livestream, and now all the netizens discussed this issue, wondering who the cellist was.
He specially ordered someone to edit the video and posted it on Instagram with a text:
[My daughter has a talent for playing the cello, and the years of effort from her mother and me have truly paid off.]
When Malcolm woke up this morning, it shocked him that he received over 300 likes and comments. Reading all the compliments on Instagram made him feel incredibly proud.
Even an old classmate, who hadn’t been out of touch for many years, sent a message to him.
That old classmate had prestige in celebrity circles.
He performed the cello only for the most influential figures in Kingsdom. His concerts were highly confidential, with tickets reserved exclusively for heads of state and presidents, never sold to the public. Despite this, he personally reached out to Malcolm, expressing his desire to take Meryl on as his student.
Malcolm was so excited that he agreed immediately.
As long as he could make friends with that old classmate, it would mean he had a foothold in the powerful circle and direct access to the key figures in Kingsdom.
Malcolm was merely a businessman, dreaming of entering that circle, which was a realm ordinary people hardly dared to imagine.
So, he called Meryl to talk to her about this.
Upon hearing that Malcolm had given her gifts, she looked at the pile of packages at her feet, which had been handed to her by the security guard at the gate when she entered. She hadn’t yet had a chance to unpack them.
She hadn’t bought anything recently and thought they were all Chandler’s. To her surprise, it turned out that they were from Malcolm.
Meryl opened one casually and was stunned to find a limited edition bag worth over three million dollars, the latest season’s model. It seemed like Malcolm had spent a significant amount of money this time.
“Do you want to see me or Chandler?” Meryl cast a glance at the bag’s logo. It didn’t look like a fake.
Unexpectedly, she hit the nail on the head. Malcolm paused for a few seconds but reacted quickly.
“Of course, I want to see you. You are my dear daughter. Chandler is just your husband. He is not as important as you.”
Meryl sneered, “Really? I just recorded your statement. I’ll send it to Chandler right away.”
Malcolm was speechless.
They talked for so long, but she waited for this chance to trick him.
Despite his anger, Malcolm still said patiently, “Go ahead. I am sincere. You are my most beloved daughter. I have a clear conscience.”
Meryl didn’t continue the conversation and just hung up the phone.
She unpacked the remaining packages, which included necklaces and bracelets. All the gifts from Malcolm this time added up to at least thirty million dollars.
Over the years, he had shown considerable favoritism towards Lydia, secretly offering her countless precious gifts.
She was his own daughter, but why did she have nothing?
So, Meryl accepted all these.
This was the compensation she deserved.
Afterward, Meryl contacted Malcolm on WhatsApp.
He gritted his teeth and cursed on the other end of the phone after she abruptly ended the call.
Noticing the message from her, he immediately beamed with joy and replied to her.
[Meryl, are you ready to go home for dinner? Your mother is making your favorite filet mignons. We’re all eager for your return.]
Meryl didn’t like filet mignon while Lydia enjoyed it.
However, instead of exposing it, she sent a link over.
Malcolm asked: [What is this?]
[It’s a cello bow. My finances have been tight lately. Don’t you like giving me gifts? Buy it for me.]
Malcolm clicked on the link, and his eyes widened in astonishment.