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.

over the years, has Jareth

from a young age. And throughout the years, he had been making his own way in the world, his investment projects raking in profits, his business ventures in Elmsworth expanding wildly. Indeed, he

marry the heiress of the Abernathy family. It’s rare to see him

surprise, lips

He hadn’t expected Gary, who had vehemently opposed his plans earlier, to suddenly be wagging his

out for a breath of fresh air

Group reigns supreme in Elmsworth, and an alliance through marriage could only benefit us. Since

voice dropped to a 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

tongue, disgusted with

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

Jareth could only watch as Barry’s face visibly relaxed.

girl, I’ll give you my blessing,” Barry said, offering a way out with some reluctance, “But I won’t go to the Abernathys on your behalf. If you want this woman, you’ll have

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