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?”

what we both wanted? For Jason and Estrella to be happy together?” Landon’s voice was almost pleading.

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

Cole had always been considerate, mindful of the younger

earnestly. “You’re right, Cole. I didn’t raise Jason well enough. I promise to keep a tighter

little to soften Cole’s stance.

became apparent, Landon’s smile faded, and his expression grew somber. “Cole, you can’t just fulfill your own dreams and leave me hanging.

a sip of his coffee, setting the mug down

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 can do whatever makes her happy. And let’s not forget, I’ve given them chances before. Remember those fortune-tellers you brought to Estrella?

Cole cut himself off. “If you don’t care for Estrella,

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, out of everyone, should know about

meddle in their affairs this time. Let them decide. If they choose to be together, we

Cole’s mind today. He just needed Cole not to

gave no response. By now, he could see Landon’s affection for his son was unshakable. He had never bowed to anyone, in business or in life,

“All right, let’s settle it this way. Let’s have

to the parking lot after lunch, Landon

claim my grandson, too?” Then he added, “No, he’s not related to Jason.”

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