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

successor. I don’t care if Estrella never marries.

Jason, Cole had always been considerate, mindful of the younger man’s pride. But with Landon, there

enough. I promise to keep a tighter rein on

little to soften Cole’s stance. “No deal. I won’t agree to

his expression grew somber. “Cole, you can’t just fulfill your own dreams and leave me hanging. Dorvold Group’s got

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

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 can do whatever makes her happy. And let’s not forget, I’ve given them chances before.

“If you

liked Jason back then. She just lacked an

time. Let them decide. If they choose to be together, we shouldn’t

mind today. He just needed Cole not to oppose

Landon’s affection for his son was unshakable. He had never bowed to anyone, in business or in life, yet today he had. endured Cole’s anger for

Let’s have lunch now

they walked to the parking lot after lunch, Landon turned to

the question. “What now? Trying to claim my grandson, too?” Then he added, “No, he’s not related to Jason.”

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