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.

it, over the years, has Jareth ever

knitted together as he pondered. His eldest son had passed away early, leaving only Jareth. The boy had shouldered the responsibility of caring for his mother and sister from a young age. And throughout the years, he had

Abernathy family.

up in surprise, lips

had vehemently opposed his plans earlier, to suddenly be wagging

he gone out for a breath of

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 a bone out of

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

tongue, disgusted with Gary’s vulgar insinuations.

her more of a nuisance than anything. By then, we’ll have milked the Abernathys for all they’re worth, and the marriage

could only watch as Barry’s face visibly

go to the Abernathys on your behalf. If

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