Love At The Wrong Table

“Young Master Tanner, are you going to mess with Mackenzie?” Jack asked, feeling a surge of enthusiasm brew within himself as he observed the gleam of excitement in Aidan’s eyes.

He could no longer tolerate Mackenzie’s presence. Her mere existence had inflated

Manny’s ego and relegated him to a subordinate position within the Lowe family. They had even discredited him just yesterday! Mackenzie had brazenly excluded him from her interactions while engaging warmly with the rest of the Lowe family.

He cursed inwardly. Who does she think she is? A queen? An empress dowager? L it! If I don’t bring down a woman of such arrogance, I’ll never find peace!

“Hehe, I’ve got a little mission for you,” Aidan whispered to Jack, leaning in.

Though Frederick and Shane kept a vigilant eye on Aidan, unfortunately, they were too far away to catch the whispered conversation. All they sensed was trouble brewing.

“Let’s take him down now!” Shane struggled to contain his urge to confront Aiden then and there, but Frederick pulled him back.

They were in Aidan’s territory, surrounded by his formidable allies. Moreover, Yosef lurked nearby, and his allegiance to the Tanner family made any confrontation with Aidan perilous.

“Let’s go back and report Emmanuel on the situation here,” Frederick suggested.

with Aidan and Yosef would require Emmanuel’s guidance; otherwise,

were undoubtedly no match for them.

agreement, and together, they

as they turned to leave, a sudden blow struck the back of their heads.

vision fading to black, they collapsed

comrades from Hero’s Village, unable to bring himself to take their

acquired residence, the atmosphere at the housewarming. banquet was vibrant. Over thirty guests gathered together in lively conversations. Men discussed weighty topics,

skills and eagerly sought to learn from her, Roselynn seized the opportunity to lead Mackenzie to the garden for a private

she gently held Mackenzie’s

fatigue as she expressed her displeasure

“That clueless oaf! Doesn’t he know

defended Emmanuel softly. “He’s swamped with work

and her comfort with the lifestyle facilitated by a maid, she was well-versed

that men were responsible for external affairs while women managed the household. Even though Mackenzie’s and Emmanuel’s status were different from the average family, having Emmanuel make soup for her ever would likely

takes care of you in Onza, I’ll stay here briefly and cook you some