Chapter 88: Hazel Is Emotional
The majestic and luxurious Domina Hotel stands next to a forest park. Behind it flows the majestic River, and in front lies a beautiful forest park.
Tall buildings surround the area, making it a prosperous place.
Under the guidance of the receptionist, everyone parked their cars and, led by Harry, walked into the magnificent hotel. Looking at the splendid hall before them, everyone couldn't help but feel excited.
"Hello, sir. How can I help you?" a beautiful receptionist in a purple cheongsam approached quickly and asked Harry respectfully.
"I have booked a dinner at Light Hall. Please take us there,"
Harry replied with a nod, feeling a little nervous. Fortunately, he had come that afternoon; otherwise, Harry really wouldn't have known what to do.
"Okay, please come in!" The receptionist gracefully gestured in invitation, swaying her hips, and led everyone into the largest banquet hall on the first floor.
"Damn it! Brother-in-law, you're really generous this time! With just a few of us, you actually booked such a big hall? This is a fucking exhibition hall, right? Shit, there's a big curtain? Are there going to be performances later?"
Ben immediately screamed in surprise as soon as everyone entered the hall. The others looked horrified.
"I heard that Light Hall is the best private room here. A dinner will cost at least more than 20,000 dollars. Harry, we know that you are filial and respectful to your mother-in-law, but there is no need to be so extravagant,"
Jace coughed lightly, frowned, and looked at Harry with accusatory eyes.
"Harry, this is so wasteful. It's such a big hall, and there are only a few of us dining here. How much money did you spend this time?" Wanda reproached, her eyes filled with heartache.
"It's nothing. As long as my mother is happy and likes it, I'm willing to spend any amount of money. I make money to give my family a better life. Money is just something external; the most important thing is that my family is happy,"
Harry said with a faint smile before telling the waiter, "Notify us; we can start."
"Okay, Mr. Harry," a waitress waiting by the door replied promptly.
"Wow! Look, So beautiful!" Clara exclaimed excitedly as she gazed at the entire row of floor-to-ceiling windows on the east side of the hall.
Through the glass, the broad and beautiful River was clearly visible. It was the time when the tide was coming in, and even in the private room, the roar of the tide could be heard.
"The tide is coming! Look, everyone!" At Clara's invitation, everyone eagerly moved toward the window to admire the rising tide of the River.
"Harry, you really meant it this time. Mom is very happy—truly happy. Mom feels relieved and blessed to have such a good son-in-law like you!" Hazel said, pulling Harry with a touched expression and even tears in her eyes.
Harry naturally hugged his mother-in-law, and whispered tenderly into her ear, "Mom, as long as you are happy, that is my greatest happiness."
Hazel felt a tingle at Harry's intimate gesture; her face immediately flushed with embarrassment as she nervously glanced at the others.
Noticing that everyone was watching, she pursed her lips shyly and turned away from the affectionate Harry. In that moment, Hazel's heart raced as if a deer were leaping inside her chest, each thump echoing loudly.
"What am I thinking about?! How can I have such an idea! He is my son-in-law! Am I crazy? What on earth am I thinking about! No! No! Absolutely not!!"
Watching everyone settle into their seats, Hazel nervously stroked her chest, her face burning with shame.
Soon after everyone was seated, the waiters began serving the food. One main dish followed another, and before long, the waiters opened various high-end wines and drinks, carefully filling everyone's glasses.
"Today is my sister's birthday. I'll raise a glass to wish my sister to stay as young and beautiful as she grows older!" After taking a few bites, Jace, adopting a tone of superiority, coughed, stood up, and picked up his glass.
"I'm driving today, so I won't drink. I'll have tea instead! Come on, everyone, let's have a drink."
At Jace's suggestion, everyone stood and tapped the table in agreement.
Hazel and the three sisters of the Mackerel family did not have to drive today, so they all drank red wine.
Yafa and Linda were also invited by Harry to have red wine poured for them, and except for the designated driver, everyone enjoyed red wine.
After Jace, Yana, Yafa and Ligua stood up one after another and toasted Hazel again with everyone else, Hazel was in an exceptionally happy mood today.
With everyone's compliments and blessings, she became the center of attention. Hazel felt extremely proud and glorious, and the vanity in her heart was greatly satisfied.
In contrast, the more Hazel looked at her son-in-law, the more she liked him and the more content she became.
However, every time Hazel looked at Harry, she could not help feeling flustered. A strange emotion flooded her heart uncontrollably, making her feel ashamed and guilty, yet she was unable to stop.
After three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere in the private room immediately became lively. Everyone toasted one another, and the mood was exuberant.
They all praised the food and environment, and were very satisfied with Harry's arrangements that day. Yet even after eating and drinking, everyone still felt unsatisfied.
Once all the dishes had been served and the atmosphere was in high spirits, Harry stood up again, toasted Hazel and the other elders one by one, then turned around and clapped his hands at the pretty waitress behind him, saying, "The cake can be brought up!"
"Okay, Mr. Harry," the waitress replied as she turned and left.
Then, the lights suddenly dimmed while colorful, soft lights flickered. A melodious piano sound suddenly rang out, and the atmosphere in the entire banquet hall changed immediately.
Soon after, the door was pushed open, and two rows of waiters entered carrying a gorgeous five-layered cake. Next to them, a violinist began playing Happy Birthday.
All six waitresses smiled and sang Happy Birthday in unison. The candles on the cake suddenly scattered, spraying out bursts of brilliant, sparkling fireworks. In that moment, the atmosphere was completely ignited.
"Happy birthday to you~~~~Happy birthday to you!~~~Happy birthday to you!~~~"
Under Harry's guidance, everyone stood up and began to sing Happy Birthday to Hazel. In such an atmosphere, Hazel was completely intoxicated.
She never expected that her son-in-law Harry would arrange something so romantic and heartwarming. Hot tears streamed uncontrollably from the corners of her eyes.
At that moment, Harry also took a large bunch of carnations from a waiter, smiling as he held the gifts and flowers in front of Hazel.
"Mom, happy birthday," he said gently, then reached out, took Hazel's hand and walked to the cake, blowing out the candles in front of everyone.
As the lights came back on, everyone applauded and celebrated. Hazel was so moved that she burst into tears.
[Hazel's intimacy with him: +5 (95 intimacy)]
Harry felt excited when he saw that Hazel's intimacy had risen to 95. He had spent more than 150,000 dollars for Hazel today—a Mercedes-Benz E300L luxury version, a Rolex watch worth thousands, and all the necessary furnishings for the hotel.
Harry really invested a lot of money. Seeing Hazel's face full of emotion and happiness, Yana, who was standing aside, was filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred, feeling extremely sour in her heart.
Ben, on the other hand, had an expression of contempt and ridicule on his face, whispering with Anya in private, both of them wearing looks of determination.
Wanda was happy, but also seemed a little distressed. With Harry's arrangement, one could easily tell how much money it would cost.
Meanwhile, Clara was already fascinated by what she saw. She was so envious that she wished the one celebrating a birthday were her, not her mother.
When Clara looked at Harry, her eyes filled with anticipation and admiration.
Yafa and Ligua just watched with a smile, showing neither envy nor excessive happiness—they simply joined everyone in singing the birthday song and applauding.1
Linda, who had never seen such a scene before, was stunned. Such a romantic scene was simply breathtaking to a little girl like her.
While Linda was envious, she also fantasized that one day she would meet someone who treated her like this, filling her with longing and dreams of her own love.
Only Elena remained silent, watching everything with a cold face. There was an unfathomable solemnity in her eyes as she looked at Harry.
Inside the hall, everyone's behavior was different, reflecting the many facets of human nature. However, Hazel and Harry were the absolute center of attention that day.
Hazel had never felt such romance and warmth, and she had never been so happy. She was so moved by Harry that she burst into tears and choked up as she spoke.
"Thank you, Harry. Mom really doesn't know how to thank you. You are so good to me! I'm very happy! Very happy! Today is the happiest day of my life."
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