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.

relaxed tone, he remarked, “While Lauren may not be your social equal, you’re right— marrying her would boost my

your career prospects would certainly improve

Freddy’s expression remained stoic, his eyes betrayed

it another way—it’s not all bad.

worsens, you’ll become

give you complete control over her

your father’s career lies in your hands,” Minnie added eagerly,

the window, a wave of gloom washing

Betty was about to retreat upstairs after

that Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson were

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