Chapter 1717

Hudson waved his hands dismissively, “We’ve been at it for days, and everyone’s beat. Each of you go back to rest, and do whatever you need to do tomorrow. My health is much better than you think.”

With the conversation seemingly at its end, there was no reason for anyone to linger. One by one, they rose from their seats and made for the door.

Skyler got up to leave alongside Zavier, but Hudson’s voice halted her, “Skyler, stick around and have dinner with me, will ya? I’ll have the driver take you back to school later.”

Skyler glanced at Zavier, who said nothing and walked out ahead. The others gave Skyler curious looks, clearly wondering about Hudson’s intentions.

Skyler paid them no mind and turned back to Hudson, “Grandpa.”

Hudson patted the seat beside him, gesturing for Skyler to sit, then looked up sharply at the others, “Anyone else fancy staying for dinner?”

were just itching to know why Hudson wanted Skyler to stay behind. No one dared dampen Hudson’s

wore.” The butler understood Hudson wanted him to leave, “Sir, Brodie’s belongings have been here

memory?

quickly nodded, “No offense meant, Sir. I’ll go

gently, “Kid, has anyone been filling your head with nonsense?” Skyler shook her head,

could hear some deliberately spoken gossip. It mostly blamed her as a jinx, claiming that she brought misfortune to the Rivera family, which supposedly led

for them. I’m well aware of what they’ve done to you and Zavier. And let me be clear, you

nodded, “I understand,

what they say, don’t you pay them any mind. Just focus on building

nodded obediently, “I

about to say more when he suddenly clutched

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