SWNOVELS Chapter 35
Chapter 35
Chapter 35
Stephen was also stunned.
At that time, there was an auction in Yrinas for the postage stamp, and Stephen also sent someone there. However, when he learned of the Zabinski family’s bid, he immediately gave up and refused to compete with them. Yet, the postage stamp had been brought to him.
The young man’s surname was Zabinski? Could it be…
Stephen was suddenly struck by a possibility that caused his heart to race.
However, he quickly dismissed his thoughts. Early that morning, Stephen had arranged for someone to inquire about the movements of the Zabinski family. Zachary was already out of the country, and Carlos was attending a lunch party in the afternoon. There was no word of the Zabinski family sending anyone over!
Kendrick’s expression changed several times.
For someone of Stephen’s status, a gift’s value did not matter much. Once it exceeded 75,000 dollars, the exact value became less important. What mattered most was whether or not Stephen liked it. For example, the postage stamp in front of him was worth tens of thousands of dollars, while the screen Kendrick gave as a gift was worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, yet it was still not as valuable as the stamp in Stephen’s eyes!
Kendrick’s table was very close to Naomi’s table. A trace of gloom flashed in Kendrick’s eyes, and then he smiled and shouted, “Naomi, it seems that you really care about Robert. You stoop so low as to ask the Zabinski family to give this postage stamp to Robert. I think this brat has pleased you many times, right?”
Naomi glanced at Kendrick in disgust and replied, “You don’t have to worry about this, Mr. Zabel.”
Kendrick smiled and said, “I’m not worried. I just don’t want to see you and the Labelle family fooled by someone with unsavory intentions. After all, Robert has always wanted to become a rich person!”
As soon as Kendrick said that, the guests immediately understood. No wonder Robert performed so well from beginning to end.
Moreover, it was arranged by the Labelle family. This man was really unpromising. If he used his ability to coax women into other things, such as managing businesses, he might be able to do well.
After saying those words, Kendrick glanced at Marilyn. What he wanted most was to tell Marilyn how bad Robert was and how excellent he was compared to him.
Upon hearing that, Stephen, who was initially full of joy, displayed a hint of regret in his eyes. He shook his head and closed the gift box, saying, “This gift is quite valuable, and I cannot accept it.”
The “value” that Stephen mentioned was not just about the monetary worth of the postage stamp but rather the relationship with the Zabinski family and the fact that Naomi intended to use a postage stamp to bring a stranger into their circle.
If Stephen was going to accept it today, it signified to everyone that he could accept such a thing.
The butler took the gift box and took it to Robert’s table.
Seeing this, Kendrick could not help but show a trace of glee in his eyes. He glanced at Robert provocatively.
Upon seeing the postage stamp in front of him, Robert let out a sigh and stood up to speak. “Mr. Hoffman, there are two postage stamps in this set. I know that one of them is in your possession and you are very eager to acquire the other one. However, this postage stamp is currently in my possession. I understand that you may have certain reasons for not accepting it earlier, but for me, it goes against my personal values to take back a gift that has already been given. Therefore…”
Robert opened the gift box in front of him and held the expensive postage stamp in his hand. Then, under everyone’s gaze, his hands gently tightened.