Chapter 282

Cole answered,”He just left.”

“Let’s meet at the usual spot at noon,” the voice on the other end had said.

Cole grumbled in response, “Okay.”

Since the call was made, there was no backing out. Cole already had a nagging feeling he already knew what this was all about.

At noon, Cole strutted into the cozy diner where Landon was already waiting. Spotting Cole, Landon hurried over with a warm grin, pushing a cup of coffee across the table. “Cole, good to see you, man.”

Cole took his seat with a nonchalant shrug. “Cut the formalities, Landon. We’re not at a business conference.”

They were classmates in high school and roommates in college. With years there was no need to be so formal.

With a deep sigh, Landon got straight to the point. “You’re against Jason and Estrella getting back together?”

Cole leaned back in his chair, a flicker of irritation crossing his face. “They’re already divorced. What’s this about second chances?”

we both wanted? For Jason and Estrella

mine. Besides, I’ve got a grandchild n Our family business has got a successor. I don’t care if Estrella never marries. And let’s be honest, you know exactly what kind of man your son is. Think I’d let my daughter wal

the younger man’s pride. But

apologized earnestly. “You’re right, Cole. I didn’t raise Jason well enough. I promise to keep a tighter rein on him. Just give the kids another

plea did little to soften Cole’s stance. “No

dreams and leave me hanging. Dorvold Group’s got a successor, but what about me? Besides,

a sip of his coffee, setting the mug down with a thud. “Landon,

for Estrella? Have you forgotten what she went through? You can call me selfish if you like, but I refuse to see her suffer again. She’s doing just fine. now. Dorvold Group has enough to support her and Isaac for generations. She

Cole cut himself off. “If you

I did everything. to protect her. And you saw it, Cole. Estrella liked Jason back then. She just lacked an opportunity to take that step. I did so much just to help them live a better life, You,

silent, and Landon continued, “Let’s not meddle in their affairs this time. Let them decide. If they choose to be

to change Cole’s mind today. He just needed Cole not to oppose the reunion.

had never bowed to anyone, in business or in life, yet today he had. endured Cole’s anger for his son’s sake.

settle it this way. Let’s have lunch now and

lot after lunch, Landon turned to Cole, “Cole, Isaac is

grandson, too?” Then he added, “No, he’s

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