22. Bury The Hatchet

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At LuxVille Residential Area, The Next Day.

The Villa glowed with lights, balloons, ribbons, and red flowers hanging on every decoration.

Soft melodious music was playing in the open space, and waiters and waitresses walked among the guests, holding raised trays containing wines.

On a huge table was a mountain of pastries, and standing by it was the ‘birthday boy’.

Dressed in a striking pink tuxedo, he stood out among the crowd like a daisy among a sea of black roses.

As Zach munched on the cupcake in his hand, he couldn't help but frown.

More cars streamed into the Villa and many more guests arrived.

Bringing out his phone, he dialed Heidi's number. With a mischievous smile on his face, he said, “Didn't you receive my present, Princess? The party's starting but the guest of honor hasn't arrived. When are you gonna come?”

Strangely, Heidi was silent from the other end.

“Urgh, come on, Heidi.” Zach took it as a sign that she wasn't gonna come, and he groaned. “Don't y