Chapter 452
Claire Bennett Makes Her Entrance
As they spoke, the two of them walked into the banquet hall together.
Old Mr. Bennett and Old Mrs. Bennett were seated in the places of honor, with everyone attentively waiting on them at their sides.
Quite a few people presented carefully prepared birthday gifts. "Old Mr. Bennett, this is what we prepared for you. Wishing you happiness as vast as the Eastern Sea and a long life as enduring as the southern mountains."
Hannah Bennett shot Ava Bennett a look, signaling for her to hurry up and go forward.
Ava Bennett immediately stepped forward and took out her gift. "Grandpa, I prepared a gift for you too. See if you like it."
As soon as she finished speaking, Ava Bennett took out an exquisitely crafted box she had carefully prepared.
"Grandpa, this is an incense that helps calm the mind and promote sleep. Hasn't your sleep been pretty poor lately? I specially had someone blend it for you, and I hope you'll like it."
Hannah Bennett seized the chance to add from the side, "Dad, this child Ava really put her heart into this. She specially went to seek out this sleep incense for you, just so you could rest a little better at night."
Ava Bennett said with a modest expression, "Mom, I'm just worried about Grandpa's health."
A gentle look appeared on Old Mr. Bennett's face. Clearly, he was fairly satisfied with Ava Bennett's gift.
Quite a few people nearby saw the box and exclaimed, "That's really good stuff!"
Someone looked at the speaker in confusion and asked, "What do you mean by that?"
"There's a Master Ziyun in New York who specializes in blending incense—you all know that, right?"
"Of course we know him, but Master Ziyun is a Buddhist devotee. He already withdrew long ago to focus on worship and no longer makes incense. His incense should be the kind of thing money can't buy now, right?"
"Exactly. I saw Master Ziyun's mark on that box. What Ava Bennett gave Old Mr. Bennett is incense made by Master Ziyun!"
As soon as those words fell, the surrounding relatives and friends all began praising her.
"Oh my God, it's actually Master Ziyun. That's incredible!"
"How is Ava so amazing? I heard plenty of people tried to invite Master Ziyun and couldn't get him. How on earth did she manage it?"
"Old Mr. Bennett is truly blessed to have a granddaughter like her."
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Listening to the comments around him, Old Mr. Bennett looked even more moved.
It seemed he had been right to hand the Bennett family business over to Victor Bennett. Although Ava Bennett was a girl, her abilities were outstanding, and in the future she would be a great help as well.
He looked at Ava Bennett with affectionate eyes and praised her. "Ava has been very thoughtful."
Hearing everyone heap praise on Ava Bennett, Laura Bennett was so angry her face darkened, and she clenched her fists tightly.
Just now, when Lila Bennett had presented the peace talisman she had gone to great lengths to obtain, Old Mr. Bennett hadn't reacted like this at all. He had only accepted it coolly, without much enthusiasm.
And now Ava Bennett had given him sleep incense, and he couldn't put it down!
Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, Laura Bennett saw Claire Bennett and Lila Bennett walking out from the entrance.
Her face lit up with delight, and she immediately stepped forward and said, "Dad! I have one more gift for you!"
Laura Bennett's sudden move of rushing out drew everyone's attention over to her, and they all looked at her in surprise.
Hadn't Laura Bennett already presented a birthday gift on Lila Bennett's behalf just now?
It had seemed to be just an ordinary peace talisman. Could she have something else as well?
A smug smile spread across Laura Bennett's face as she said loudly, "My gift is behind me."
Following her words, everyone looked toward the back and saw Lila Bennett walking over together with a finely dressed young woman. The girl looked dazzlingly beautiful, and her whole bearing was fresh and refined, making it impossible to look away.
Today, in order to keep Claire Bennett from embarrassing herself, Julian Sterling had specially hired a styling team to dress her up.
At this moment, Claire Bennett was radiant, and everyone was utterly stunned by how gorgeous she was.