Orlander boomed with laughter, his voice radiating warmth and generosity. “My son has been smitten with Lauren since school! After seeing her again at the Schmidt’s cocktail party, he couldn’t get her out of his mind. Freddy genuinely cares for Lauren. Your concerns are unfounded!”

Minnie chimed in, “Exactly! You could say Freddy and Lauren are childhood sweethearts!”

Betty scoffed inwardly. Childhood sweethearts indeed, except Lauren wasn’t Freddy’s sweetheart.

Javier’s frown eased upon hearing their words.

The Hodgsons then left Seaview Manor in their luxury car. Orlander and Minnie sat together, with Freddy facing them.

“It seems Mr. Javier has a favorable impression of you.”

Orlander sat with his legs crossed. He had now come round.

may not be your social equal, you’re

would certainly improve as

remained stoic,

at it another way—it’s not all bad. Once she’s part of the Hodgson family,

worsens, you’ll become

that give you complete control

lies in your hands,” Minnie added eagerly, her

of gloom washing over him as

about to retreat upstairs after

Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson were here to discuss a

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