Chapter 203
They arrived at the dining room, but another servant came and whispered something to Mr. Jackson.
Mr. Jackson nodded. “Let him in.” He looked at Elijah and Leanna. “We have another guest.” He smiled. “A minute, please.”
One of the servants led the guest in, and Leanna was surprised to see him. “Mr. Morris?”
William looked at her and nodded. “Miss McKinney.”
Mr. Jackson asked, “You know each other?”
Leanna wanted to say something, but she had no idea how to answer.
William smiled and stepped in to rescue her. “We’ve met before.”
“I see. Fate works in magical ways.” Mr. Jackson introduced William and Elijah to each other.
“Your reputation precedes you, Mr. Parker. As young and successful as I thought you’d be,” William said.
Elijah shook his hand. “Hello, Mr. Morris,” he said.
Mr. Jackson laughed. “Well, don’t just stand there. Sit.”
Right after they took their seats, another servant hurried inside and whispered something to Mr. Jackson. This time, the old gentleman looked surprised. “Why is he here?”
William said, “I invited him.”
Mr. Jackson nodded and raised his hand, telling the servant to invite the new guest inside.
As they chatted, William suddenly gave Leanna an apologetic look. “I’m so sorry, Miss McKinney. I had no idea you were here.”
but he
was. This is some stupid joke. She put on a dry smile. “I-It’s alright.” That
he was surprised to see Leanna around, so he stared at her for a
that stare, so she drank some water to hide
across from Leanna. He still looked as inscrutable as
Jackson said, “This is the first time I have had this many guests here. It’s an honor. I see everyone’s acquainted. No need
“I’m sorry for coming uninvited, Mr.
I told you you can
said, “I didn’t know you’re acquainted
met at a
he felt familiar when we first met. Turns out he’s
but
Parker lately. Even came to see Mr.
fell. So he’s starting to get to that
but
a lot of effort to that end,
“Just doing my job.”
coughed. “Yes, yes. It’s settled, so let’s brush it aside. It’s a family dinner, so
ask
stared back at him defiantly.
Jackson noticed the tension in the air. It felt like something would go off and raze everything to the ground in the
“You’re not getting any younger. Shouldn’t you
“You first.”
water’s almost gone. But I still have no idea how
more of a hurry.
on the last
patted her back
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