Azure was skeptical of Christina’s words. To prove she hadn’t made a mistake, she immediately dialed Barnaby’s number, only to find that his phone had been unreachable.
Unwilling to give up, Azure summoned Chandler and asked, “Did something happen to Old Mr. Stone? I haven’t been able to reach him on his phone.”
The butler, who had just spoken to Barnaby, knew that there was only one reason why no one answered the phone: Barnaby was ignoring her on purpose.
He replied calmly. “Perhaps he’s busy.”
Since Barnaby was on vacation, he had left Stone Corporation in Sheridan’s hands. No matter how busy Barnaby was, he could definitely still spare a moment to answer her call.
Although Azure was almost convinced by what Christina had said, she couldn’t give up completely without having witnessed it personally first.
“Deliver a message to Old Mr. Stone. I wish to meet him in person.”
“All right. I will convey your message as soon as possible.”
“That’s not enough. I must meet him latest by tomorrow.”
“I will do my best. I suppose you understand Old Mr. Stone’s temperament well. He dislikes others disturbing him during his vacation.”
He actually thinks that I’m being unreasonable?
Azure’s frustration caused a pang in her heart. However, she couldn’t afford to have a falling out with Barnaby’s subordinates at this point.
met Barnaby, she would have various ways to deal with that
rest. Once you’ve tidied up, you may leave,” ordered Azure as she
caretaker in to clean up the mess on
the hospital corridor. “Mrs. Hadley visited half an hour ago. They had a lengthy conversation in the ward. They seemed to have talked about Mr. Nigel’s return
past, he would have been so overjoyed that he wouldn’t be able
he had loved in the past to jeopardize his family’s reputation or undermine his
her. Let her rest well. If she needs any money,
“Understood.”
to inform Azure about Barnaby’s refusal to meet her. She threw such a
was not
everyone knew that Nigel was an illegitimate child, she would become a laughing stock should she continue with her
When Christina was browsing her phone, she saw that almost half of the news headlines
has already sent over the invitation,” Lyle said, then turned to leave. Shortly after, he returned with an exquisitely designed invitation
Stone family is quite prominent in Hallsbay. Since I’ve only recently taken over Gibson
Christina to expand her social network. She would never
at the Stone family’s birthday banquet. If she attended,
hope they won’t
Hadley, Mr. Hadley will be attending the Stone family’s banquet as well,” said Lyle, having just received the updates.
last seen Nathaniel, so the news filled her with uncontrollable delight. “Will he
in Erihal is settled without a
I’d like to be alone for a while,” Christina dismissed Lyle and
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