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 ever asked you for

throughout the years, he had been making his own way in the

wants to marry the heiress of the Abernathy family. It’s rare to see him reaching out to you for something he wants. Let’s make it happen for him.”

surprise, lips

hadn’t expected Gary, who had vehemently opposed his

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

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?

it. We know Jareth. He’s just after the thrill, and the fact that she’s his buddy’s little

disgusted with Gary’s vulgar insinuations.

does become 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

to overhear the conversation, Jareth could

“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 agree, then I

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