Riches in Disguise novel Chapter 243

I nearly burst out laughing.

When giving gifts, people would usually say, "I apologize if that's a small gift." This was the first time I heard someone say, "I apologize if it's too much."

Then, I heard Celia speak up. "Grandma, this is my boyfriend, Aidan Vega. He's the youngest son of the Vega family—the one from Ace Group."

"Oh my! The heir to Ace Group! Our family shares a deep connection to yours. What a perfect match! Come. I have a gift for you, too."

"Thank you, Mrs. Morgan Senior," Aidan replied politely.

Compared to Pablo, it was clear that Lexie preferred Aidan. Not only did she avoid teasing him, but she also treated him with utmost courtesy and even showered him with praise.

"Celia, you're amazing to have found such an outstanding boyfriend. As expected of my granddaughter."

At this point, a mature woman's voice chimed in. "Mom, you've got to stop praising her. She's been getting really full of herself lately, and I can't even rein her in anymore. If you keep this up, she'll become arrogant!"

Although her words sounded like she was scolding, her tone was dripping with pride.

Celia laughed along. "Mom, why are you trying to make Grandma treat me poorly? Aiden is fantastic! He's rich, and he treats me well. Meeting him was the happiest moment of my life!"

"Celia, what are you saying? Isn't it normal for me to treat you well?"

After a round of polite flattery between them, Lexie suddenly asked, "Where's Crystal? Why hasn't she arrived yet?"

I glanced at Crystal and saw her frowning, her expression tense. She seemed too preoccupied even to notice me.

At that moment, Emma's voice came through the speaker. "Crystal's on her way. There's some traffic, and she had to pick up her boyfriend first, so she's running slightly late."

"What? Crystal has a boyfriend now?" Lexie's tone was filled with excitement and anticipation.