Chapter 613

In the restaurant, the tension was palpable – the air felt like it could freeze solid at any moment.

Barry and Jareth were at an impasse, the situation spiraling into an ungainly mess.

“Ahaha. Oh come on, Dad, Jareth, it’s not every day we get to have a family dinner together. Let’s not do this!” Gary chuckled as he walked behind Barry, gently guiding him back into his chair and kneading his shoulders. “Dad, Jareth’s been running the Fairhaven empire for us, working tirelessly from dawn till dusk. The kid’s been a real hero for our family.”

Jareth glared at Gary’s weaselly grin, not for a second believing he had anything worthwhile to say.

years, has Jareth ever asked you for anything?”

of caring for his mother and sister from a young age. And throughout the years, he had been making his own way in the world, his

of the Abernathy family. It’s rare to see

in surprise, lips

aback. He hadn’t expected Gary, who had vehemently opposed his plans earlier, to suddenly be wagging his tail and taking

him? Had he gone out for a breath

blood, true, but she’s also Frederic’s daughter. She’s a genuine Abernathy heiress. The Abernathy Group reigns supreme in Elmsworth, and an alliance through marriage could only benefit us. Since we have no business dealings with them, why not tie them to us through marriage? If we play our cards right, the Abernathy family will surely throw us

near whisper, “As for that Abernathy girl. You shouldn’t lose any sleep over it. We know Jareth. He’s just after the thrill, and the fact that she’s his buddy’s little sister adds an

his tongue, disgusted with Gary’s vulgar

part of the family, what of it? Give it a couple of years, and Jareth will tire of her, finding her more of a nuisance than anything. By then, we’ll have milked the Abernathys for all they’re worth, and the marriage will have run its course. You know how these things go. We’ve got the upper hand, being

to overhear the conversation, Jareth could only watch as Barry’s face visibly

some reluctance, “But I won’t go to the Abernathys on your behalf. If you want this woman, you’ll have to fight for

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