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?”

why Hudson wanted Skyler to stay behind. No one dared

and bring back some of the clothes he wore.” The butler understood Hudson wanted him to leave, “Sir, Brodie’s

my memory? It seems

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

anyone been filling your head with nonsense?” Skyler shook her

Zavier kept vigil together, rarely parting. During the brief moments they were apart, she 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

aware of what they’ve done to you and Zavier. And let me be

nodded, “I understand, Grandpa.”

they say, don’t you pay them any mind.

obediently, “I will,

was about to say more when he suddenly clutched his chest, coughing violently.

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