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.

your social equal, you’re right— marrying her would boost

would

remained stoic, his eyes

has mental health issues. But look at it another way—it’s not all bad. Once she’s part of the Hodgson family, she won’t

condition worsens,

complete control over her Beckett family

of your father’s career lies in your hands,” Minnie added eagerly, her eyes gleaming with anticipation for the

gloom washing over him

activities, Betty was about to retreat upstairs after the Hodgsons’ departure when Javier

know that Mr. and Mrs.

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