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.
various ways to deal
food from the ward. I need to rest. Once you’ve tidied up, you may leave,” ordered Azure as she
the mess on the floor before silently
in the hospital corridor. “Mrs. Hadley visited half an hour ago. They had a lengthy conversation in the ward. They seemed
him in the past, he would have been so overjoyed that he wouldn’t be able to sleep.
woman he had loved in the past to jeopardize his family’s reputation or undermine his authority
It’s inconvenient for me to meet her. Let her rest well. If she needs any money, fulfill her
“Understood.”
refusal to meet her. She threw
not surprised.
everyone knew that Nigel was an illegitimate child, she would become a laughing stock should she continue with her
of the news
turned to leave. Shortly after, he returned with an exquisitely designed invitation
quite prominent in Hallsbay. Since I’ve only recently taken over Gibson Corporation, I cannot be absent from
a chance for Christina to expand her social network. She would never miss
interesting would definitely happen at the Stone family’s birthday banquet. If she attended, she would be able
won’t disappoint
Hadley, Mr. Hadley will be attending the Stone family’s banquet as well,” said Lyle, having
the news filled her with uncontrollable delight. “Will he
everything in Erihal is settled without a hiccup, Mr. Hadley
rest for now. I’d like to be alone for a while,” Christina dismissed Lyle and immediately dialed Rayne’s
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