Chapter 435: Chapter 434: Gavin Sterling’s Birthday Banquet

The next day.

Mia Sutton got up early from bed, tidied up, and went out.

The birthday of the head of the Sterling Family was never a simple birthday, to put it plainly, it was a large-scale social gathering.

When Jensen Sterling and Mia Sutton arrived, many people were already there, standing in small groups and chatting.

The attendees included some of Gavin Sterling’s friends, mostly from the older generation, as well as some CEOs of large listed companies, basically anyone who could come was there.

As soon as Jensen Sterling and Mia Sutton entered, they were surrounded by people.

"Nephew, you’re back! Have you been busy with work lately? Is this your wife? She truly stands out in appearance." This person spoke with a smile, very familiar and talkative.

Mia Sutton didn’t know many people, but hearing him speak so familiarly, she couldn’t ignore him, so she looked up at Jensen Sterling, signaling with her eyes: How should I address this person?

Seeing this, Jensen Sterling maintained a gentle smile and said, "Hello, Uncle Lawson."

To avoid making a mistake, Mia Sutton repeated Jensen Sterling’s words verbatim: "Hello, Uncle Lawson."

That person quickly responded with a smile and acknowledged them repeatedly.

"I heard your nephew is coming back too, haven’t seen him around. The young chap seems to be doing well in business nowadays."

Upon hearing this, Jensen Sterling subtly furrowed his brows: "Not sure, please feel free, I have some matters to attend to, I’ll be leaving now."

After saying this, he took Mia Sutton’s hand and left.

Mia Sutton followed Jensen Sterling, quietly asking, "Who is this Uncle Lawson? Why haven’t you mentioned him before."

When they first got married, Jensen Sterling was worried that the Sterling Family members would make things difficult for her, so he had almost informed her about everyone in the family, but she had no impression of this Uncle Lawson.

Jensen Sterling: "He’s not an important person, just from some distant relatives, doesn’t have much connection with the Sterling Family."

He was just someone who often tried to benefit from the Sterling Family, usually, Jensen Sterling turned a blind eye to such matters as long as it wasn’t excessive.

However, he didn’t like the words that person said just now.

Mia Sutton gently acknowledged with an ’oh’, then continued walking with Jensen Sterling, nodding to greet the people who acknowledged them along the way.

Both in the garden behind the villa and inside, there were people everywhere. Jensen Sterling didn’t really like such scenes.

But even if he didn’t like it, he still had to deal with it, and he walked all the way to the back.

That area mainly consisted of members from the main Sterling Family, various relatives were present.

Seeing Jensen Sterling arrive, someone immediately stood up and said, "Jensen is back, come sit down, your dad has been waiting for you for a long time."

Jensen Sterling glanced over but didn’t say anything.

Gavin Sterling, seeing this, was instantly angered: "Come back so late, not even greeting the elders when you see them!"

What kind of son was he raising, he would surely be infuriated to death sooner or later.

Jensen Sterling lifted his gaze, looked at him calmly, and said in a flat tone, "Happy birthday, this is for you."

Jensen Sterling handed over the item in his hand, while Mia Sutton, seeing this, also said: "Dad, happy birthday, this is what I got for you."

Gavin Sterling, despite his face remaining dark, his tone softened significantly as he glanced at the gifts and accepted them.

"Next time, come back earlier, making all these elders wait for you, what kind of behavior is this!"

Jensen Sterling looked at him and lightly smiled, causing Gavin Sterling’s expression to change suddenly, anger rising again.

"What’s with that expression? Did I say something wrong?"

The person beside them quickly tried to smooth things over, laughingly saying, "It’s your birthday today, let’s keep it joyful, look at Jensen’s thoughtfulness, specifically getting you a gift, unlike my kids who always know how to annoy me."

Others quickly chimed in, and the previously tense atmosphere suddenly eased.

"I assume this is Mia Sutton? She is indeed very charming. I heard she’s an actress?"

Mia Sutton, seeing this, smiled and nodded: "Yes, I am."

"That’s wonderful, being together with Jensen, have him take more care of you." The person speaking was a relative from Jensen Sterling’s mother’s side.

They had heard Jensen Sterling got married but had never seen her, seeing her now, the young lady indeed seemed quite nice.

Just after that was said, Gavin Sterling snorted coldly: "What’s so good about the damned entertainment industry, it’s not as good as returning and directly taking over the company."

Even if Gavin Sterling cursed Jensen Sterling more, he knew that ultimately the person to take over the Sterling Family had to be Jensen Sterling, while others could only get some shares at most.

Fearing they might start arguing over a couple of words, Mia Sutton squeezed Jensen Sterling’s fingers, signaling him not to speak; after all, it was a birthday feast.

Jensen Sterling gently held her hand, telling her not to worry.

The two sat down at an empty spot nearby.

Gavin Sterling looked at Mia Sutton, his expression dark.

If Jensen Sterling hadn’t married without consulting the family back then, he certainly wouldn’t have agreed to this marriage.

However, since the situation had already reached this point, nothing should go wrong.

Seeing Gavin Sterling’s gaze on Mia Sutton, the person next to them promptly spoke: "Mia, can I call you that?"

Mia Sutton: "Of course you can."

"I wonder why your family didn’t come?"

Hearing this, Mia Sutton smiled and responded: "My dad messaged me earlier; I think he’ll arrive soon."

Mia Sutton learned about Gavin Sterling’s birthday only last night, but she was too tired last night and forgot to mention it to her dad.

She only called her dad this morning to tell him.

Fortunately, her dad already knew and told her not to worry.

Seeing this, the group said no more about it, bypassing the topic and discussing other matters.

Asking about Jensen Sterling and Mia Sutton, the conversation was mainly answered by Mia Sutton, as Jensen Sterling didn’t engage much unless someone from his mother’s side spoke, then he would respond briefly.

After discussing some business matters, the atmosphere was quite lively.

Mia Sutton, feeling bored, leaned against Jensen Sterling, as if listening, but in reality she was daydreaming.

She thought about a fan who had commissioned her for some artwork; she hadn’t drawn in a long time, especially the fanart between her and Jensen Sterling.

However, this commissioned work felt very inspiring, and the final product should turn out nicely; plus, they paid well, so she accepted.

While lost in thought, she suddenly sensed a strong gaze upon her, making her uncomfortable.

Mia Sutton’s brows furrowed slightly, and she looked up to see a person in the distance.

Martin Wright?!

After a brief eye contact, Mia Sutton withdrew her gaze and sidled up to Jensen Sterling’s ear to ask, "Why is Martin Wright here?"

After asking, she realized it was Gavin Sterling’s birthday, and it should be quite normal for Martin Wright to be here, given their blood relation.

Upon hearing this, Jensen Sterling glanced at the person in the distance, his gaze cold, then retracted his gaze and softly said, "I told you last night, perhaps you were too tired and fell asleep without hearing it."

Mia Sutton acknowledged with an ’oh’.

She was momentarily surprised but then didn’t mind, let him be, it was none of her business.

But someone seemed determined to cause trouble, Martin Wright approached the table, first greeting Gavin Sterling and offering some birthday wishes.

Then he turned around, his gaze fixated on Mia Sutton: "Should I be calling you Aunt or..."