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.

think about it, over the years, has Jareth ever

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

a grin, “Now, Jareth wants to marry the heiress of the Abernathy family. It’s rare to

in surprise, lips pressed tight.

expected Gary, who had vehemently opposed his plans earlier, to suddenly be wagging his tail and taking his

gotten into him? Had he gone out for a breath of fresh air and cleared

Elspeth’s 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 a bone out

lose any sleep over it. We know Jareth. He’s just after the thrill, and the fact that she’s

clicked his tongue, disgusted with Gary’s vulgar insinuations.

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 the men in the

could only watch as Barry’s face

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

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