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?”

had shouldered the responsibility of caring for his mother and sister from a young age. And throughout the years, he

a grin, “Now, Jareth wants to marry the heiress of the Abernathy family. It’s rare to see him reaching out to you for

in surprise, lips

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

him? Had he gone out for a breath of fresh air and cleared his head of

an alliance through marriage could only benefit us. Since we have no

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

disgusted with Gary’s

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.

Jareth could only watch

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 to fight for her yourself. If the Abernathys

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