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.

the years, has Jareth ever asked you for anything?”

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

the Abernathy family. It’s rare to see him reaching out to

in surprise,

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

a breath of fresh air and cleared his head

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

Abernathy girl. You shouldn’t lose any sleep over it. We know Jareth. He’s just after the thrill, and

tongue, disgusted with Gary’s vulgar

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

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

the Abernathys on your behalf.

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