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Chapter 50 Gift
Midnight Sun was ranked 10th on the Dark List. It had been sold for 10 billion dollars in an auction five
years ago!
An unknown big shot had won the bid then. It turned out Ava Lockwood was in possession of this
brooch.
Isabella Thompson felt a little uncomfortable holding something so precious.
It was way too valuable!
Ava tensed up when she saw Isabella’s grim expression. She asked, “Bella, do you not like it?”
The color and style of the brooch were, in fact, compatible with people of all ages.
Isabella denied hurriedly, “No. I like it, of course. It’s really beautiful. I was just shocked because it’s too
precious.”
Ava’s interest was piqued. “Oh, do you recognize it, Bella?”
Isabella did not hide anything. She nodded directly and said, “I know some information about it. Its name
is Midnight Sun. Five years ago, it was sold for 10 billion Lucsian Dollars.
“Haha, our Bella is indeed knowledgeable. I’m glad that you like it. It’s just a brooch!”
“Thank you, Second Aunt. I like it very much!” Isabella smiled and closed the box carefully.
Mia couldn’t help but smile. She urged, “Bella, take a look at this. This is my gift to you. Do you like it?”
Isabella smiled and opened Mia’s box. Inside was a set of aqua-blue diamond jewelry. There was a
necklace, earrings, and a bracelet.
The aqua-blue light seemed to resemble the mysterious glowing light of the moon. It was noble and pure.
Isabella held her breath.
Ava joked, “Bella, let’s see if you can tell what this is!”
Isabella took a deep breath and said, “This is the Oceanic Moon.”
Three years ago, the winning bid for Oceanic Moon was 100 billion dollars.
It was even more precious than Midnight Sun. However, when Isabella observed their expressions, she
could tell that the three of them cared more about sincerity than the prices of the gifts. They did not care
who had given her the more expensive gift.
This was what the members of the Lockwood family were like.
Isabella did not know what to say. She could only stand up and express her gratitude. “I’ve received
really precious gifts today. Thank you.”
“That’s nothing. You still haven’t received your gifts from your grandpa, grandma, and the others!” Mia
teased, covering her mouth.
Mia’s eyes were shining brightly as she spoke to Isabella.
Isabella could not help but sigh. “I’m very flattered…”
“Haha…” the three of them laughed.
Philip stood outside the door for a while. Then he left resentfully after confirming that he had fallen out of
favor.
Isabella said, “I also prepared gifts. Someone will help carry it over later because there are too many. I
hope Mom, Second Aunt, and Third Aunt will like them.”
“Oh?” The three of them were clearly interested. Isabella smiled shyly in response. “It may not be
comparable to the gifts that I’ve received.”
“Nah, sincerity is key!” Ava waved her hand.
Jeanne and Mia nodded. “We’re family. You don’t have to worry about this!” Jeanne reassured her.
Isabella smiled and nodded. “Alright.”
“Let’s go now. It’s about time. Let’s get ready for dinner. We’ll get to know each other at the dining table
later,” Ava suggested.
Everyone agreed.
Jeanne stood up elegantly and led the way out. She could not help but glance at the room Sir Graham
Lockwood and Madame Emma Lockwood was in. When she saw that the door was shut tight, she could
not help but smack her forehead.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“My precious grandson must be at the mercy of great-grandpa and great-grandma now.”
“Forget it. The door is shut. They won’t open it even if I knock on the door. They’ll come out later. They
won’t bear to starve that little darling.”
Isabella was speechless. She did not know what the two elders would do with Ricky. She wanted to save
her son earlier, but she was already surrounded by Olivia and the others in a blink of an eye.
When Jeanne and the other two saw this, they couldn’t help but laugh. “Bella, go join the youngsters.
You’re one after all.”
With that, Jeanne and the other two returned to the kitchen. They didn’t go back to the kitchen to work.
They had made some food, but that wasn’t enough for the family banquet.
The family banquet was prepared by the chef at home. The robot maid was also responsible for serving
the dishes.
However, that did not stop them from developing their cooking interests.
Isabella was led to the group of youngsters by Ava and Mia. Olivia saw them and said, “Sister-in-law, I’m
Olivia, your biological sister!”
“Olivia Lockwood, that’s enough. Do you mean to say that I’m not?” Yale Lockwood expressed her
dissatisfaction. Then she turned to Isabella. “Sister-in-law, I’m Yale.”
Isabella greeted them with a smile. She did not feel as reserved when interacting with her peers as
compared with her elders.
“Sister-in-law, it’s Roger!”
“I’m Kevin…”
A group of people surrounded her. Isabella saw the identical twins, Bernard and Shepard Lockwood. The
only difference between the two of them was that Bernard’s pupils were midnight blue, while Shepard’s
pupils were pure black.
They must have each inherited it from one parent.
While they were having fun, Draxton walked over. As soon as he came over, the lively crowd fell silent.
Draxton glanced at everyone and said, “Your sister-in-law is timid. Don’t scare her!”
Everyone looked at Isabella, who was smiling meekly. Although Isabella was quite introverted, they did
not particularly think she was timid.
However, they had no right to refute Daxton’s words.
Some of the youngsters had already taken out the gifts they prepared beforehand. There were all sorts
of gifts.
Some of the boys gave cosmetics, lipsticks, and jewelry.
Olivia’s gift was a set of pearl accessories. She said, “Sister-in-law, wear this. I know that Mom and the
others must have given you some precious gifts. Maybe even too costly. You can wear the set I gave you
if you think wearing theirs is too burdensome.”
Isabella nodded with a smile. Despite that, Olivia’s set also cost about 20 thousand dollars.
Yale also gave her a brooch. This brooch was in the shape of a butterfly and was embedded with colored
diamonds. It was also suitable for daily wear.
Yale helped her pin the brooch to the side of her sweater.
Isabella was wearing a beige sweater. Once the brooch was pinned up, it gave the sweater a new feel.
Isabella smiled and said, “Thank you, I like it very much!”
Then Silas Yanter walked in a few robots, carrying several large bags with them.
Isabella’s eyes lit up. “Here’s my present for everyone!”
Everyone craned their necks and looked over, their eyes shining with curiosity.
Kevin, the youngest here, and the girls Olivia and Yale stuck close to Isabella with expectant looks.
Isabella chuckled. These youngsters did not feel uncomfortable around her. Their acceptance and love
for her were obvious.
Isabella could tell if they were sincere.
The renowned Lockwood Group and its family members weren’t people who put on airs. They were
genuine people, unlike those who flaunt their wealth or title.
Isabella liked this family.
Hence, she could smile more sincerely. Isabella lifted the bags and placed them on the coffee table.
She took out six palm-sized boxes from a bag.
These boxes were made of tempered glass, just like ordinary skincare packaging.
Isabella smiled shyly. “I know you all don’t lack anything. I didn’t know what to give, so I prepared these
pills.”
“Pills?” The youngsters were stunned.
Draxton was taken aback too.
“Don’t misunderstand. These pills are all tonics and work well for youngsters like you. I mean it. I’m a
traditional medicine practitioner.”
Isabella explained why she was giving them these pills.
Draxton was stunned. He didn’t know she was a traditional medicine practitioner.
“Oh…”
“Oh-”
The group of young people dragged out their words. They felt that their sister-in-law probably did not
have the money to buy gifts for the lot of them, hence the homemade pills. They have to accept the gift
gratefully. In any case, they should not embarrass their sister-in-law.
Isabella handed the bottles to them one by one and said with a smile, “They may look shabby, but these
pills are good for the body. Try them if you don’t believe me.”
Olivia uncorked the bottle, and a refreshing fragrance wafted over.
Olivia could not help but widen her eyes. She took a deep breath of the fragrance. It made her feel like
she was floating. She swore that she had never smelled something this good.
It made her feel tipsy.
Yale and the others smelled the fragrance too, and soon became intoxicated with it.
Olivia said, “Sister-in-law, it smells so good! I’ll never get sick of this fragrance. I could smell it the whole
day! How refreshing! I might even be able to pull an all-nighter and not get dark eye circles!”
Isabella did not know how she should reply.
She said sternly, “It’s not good to stay up late.”
Her serious expression appeared to be somewhat cute.
Olivia reached out and touched Isabella’s face.
She did it instinctively. After doing this, she felt her cheeks burn. “Ah, Sister-in-law, it must be because
this pill is too fragrant that I’m delirious. That’s why I did such a rude thing!”
Isabella didn’t know how she should react. She said, “This pill can nourish the body. It can heal the body
of fatigue, injuries, and various symptoms.
“Young people have good health, to begin with. It might not be apparent if they ingest it, but old people
will definitely feel its effects.”
“Is it that pill really that good?”
Kevin’s eyes widened. He was 14 years old this year and was still growing. However, he had been
injured when he was young. Aithough he had recovered well, his right leg still hurt sometimes.
This teen was quite adorable He opened the box, took out a pill, and swallowed it.
He did not know how the pill was made, but it was refreshing and sweet. Before he could feel savor its
taste,
it had already melted and glided down his throat.
Kevin was stunned. He felt the medicinal liquid flowing into his stomach through his esophagus. It was a
warm and comfortable feeling.
Everyone looked at him and felt that this younger brother was a fool.
Kevin turned to look at everyone with his big, round, innocent eyes.
Isabella’s gaze softened. She said gently, “Kevin, the drug will take effect in 15 minutes.”
Everyone stared at Kevin fervently. He was their guinea pig now.
It was at this moment when Wilson and Macpherson returned. They were back after planting the fruit
trees and taking care of the vegetable garden.
When they saw the youngsters surrounding Isabella, the two of them were stunned. Then, Wilson said,
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Wow, Draxton’s wife has come!”
The corner of Isabella’s mouth twitched. There was a feeling of déjà vu, probably because the man acted
similarly to grandma.
Isabella could not help but giggle. Draxton said, “Bella, this is Second Uncle, this is Third Uncle.”
Macpherson said, “It’s good that you’re here. Your Second Uncle is boisterous. Maybe bickering with
your Second Auntie did the trick. I’m unlike him, elegant and refined.”
Macpherson smiled at Isabella.
Isabella looked at him and felt he did not look like a real gentleman. Instead, he looked like someone
who would hide their true thoughts but appear harmless.
“Draxton’s wife, did you mention pills?”
Wilson went straight to the point.
Isabella took out a few more bottles from the bag.
She said, “Second Uncle, I’m a traditional medicine practitioner. These are the pills I made myself. It’s my
first time here, so I don’t know what I should give. Hence, I’ve brought them. I hope you like them.”
As she spoke, she handed the bottle to the two of them.
Curious, Wilson and Macpherson took the bottle and uncorked it. Then the same fragrance wafted out of
the
bottle.
Even though they were experienced and knowledgeable, they were still taken by surprise.
“My, what is this fragrance? It has such a nice scent!”
Jeanne and the others also instantly smelled the intoxicating fragrance once they came close.
Ava walked over and peered at her husband’s arms. He was holding a small medicine bottle. Within it
were green, crystal-like pills that looked appetizing.
She couldn’t help but reach out. She pinched one and stuffed it into her mouth.
Everyone was speechless.
Isabella thought that it made sense. Kevin must have inherited this trait from his mother.
“Oh, I feel comfortable all over,” she said, reaching for a second one.
Isabella quickly stopped her. “Second Aunt, these are pills. You can’t eat too much. You can only take
two pills a day. Each dose must be at least four hours apart.”
“Oh, I see. What does this pill do?” Ava asked.
Isabella didn’t know what to say. Ava didn’t even know the effects of the pills, and yet she dared to eat
them.
Isabella said seriously, “Women can take this medicine for beautification and weight loss. Men can take it
to strengthen their bodies.”
Kevin asked, “Sister-in-law, I ate it just now. Can it also invigorate the kidney?”
Isabella looked at him arid chided him, “It will only strengthen the body for adolescents. Don’t think too
much.”
Everyone was trying their best to hold back their laughter.
Kevin stared at Isabella with his innocent eyes.
Isabella found him really adorable.
After that, she distributed the gifts to Jeanne and the two. Jeanne said, “Bella. I didn’t expect you to be a
traditional medicine practitioner.”
Isabella nodded. “Yes, my master was quite famous when he was young, but he retired soon after.”
Jeanne did not continue to probe. Now was not a suitable time. The servant had already brought the
food to the table. Then a middle-aged man who looked like a butler came over. He said, “It’s time to eat.”
The entire family proceeded toward the dining table. It was only then the door to the room upstairs
opened. Isabella tilted her body and glanced in that direction, almost falling in her attempt to do so.
Was the baby who was dressed as a doil really Ricky?
Rickya was expressionless. He wanted to cry, but the tears would not come out. He was dressed up as a
little girl by two childish elderly. They even made him wear a dress! He did not know who to turn to for
help.
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