My Billionaire’s Husband Novel - Chapter 208

Chapter 208 Evelyn's criticism might have been ignored , but her attack on Vespera irked Aurora . Just as Aurora was about to retort , Lysander intervened , " I find Aurora's makeup not so subtle either . What do you think , Alaric ? " 26 Alaric nodded , " Aurora is a popular star . Bold makeup suits her . But you , Vespera , still so young , why such heavy makeup ? Elders advising you is only proper . " Alaric's words inadvertently cast Evelyn as an elder , seemingly much older than Vespera . Evelyn shot a glaring look at Alaric but dared not speak out .

Alaric , as the CEO of Skyline , had the power to crush her career in the entertainment industry as easily as squashing an ant . Grandpa approached with a warm smile , asking , " What are you young folks chatting about ? " Evelyn quickly donned a smile , saying , " Grandpa , we were just discussing what birthday gift Aurora has for you ! " Aurora froze . She had no gift . Her recent argument and cold war with Heath had kept her up at night . Then , rushing to bring her grandfather back to their hometown for his birthday , she hadn't had a moment to think about a gift .

Aurora offered her grandpa a sheepish smile , remaining silent . Evelyn saw right through her . Aurora , always so shrewd , had forgotten a birthday gift for Grandpa ? Evelyn could barely contain her glee . This was like Aurora shooting herself in the foot . " Aurora , where's Grandpa's gift ? We've all given ours . It's your turn , " Evelyn said with a smile . All eyes turned to Aurora , curious to see what the notoriously late Pendleton sister had prepared . Aurora was in a tight spot . Even with all her resources , she couldn't conjure a birthday gift out of thin air !

Evelyn watched her mockingly , thinking , ' How will you get out of this one , Aurora ? ' Just then , Jay entered the hall , handing a long gift box to Aurora . " Aurora , you left this in your room . " Aurora , completely baffled and looking at Jay , stuttered , " Oh , right ... I forgot . Thanks . " Before she could recover , Evelyn snatched the gift box from her hands and presented it to Grandpa , saying , " Grandpa , open it and see . Let's all see what Aurora has prepared for you ! " The patriarch , holding the gift box , glanced at Aurora .

It was clear to him , as it was to Evelyn , that Aurora had not prepared anything . Yet , he didn't blame her . Her effort to arrange his trip to their hometown was more meaningful than any tangible gift . He worried , however , that opening the box , which might be empty , would publicly embarrass Aurora . 1/2 17:04 Tue , Oct 28 Chapter 208 Aurora was equally nervous , clueless about what Jay had brought and what lay inside the box . " Grandpa , open it and see ! " Evelyn urged , almost ready to tear it open herself .