Lucas’ brows scrunched up. “Come in.”

After hearing his response, a tall figure pushed the door open and came in.

It was Ryan. The diamond stud on his ear sparkled under the light, and the streak of dyed hair on his head was especially eye-catching.

Caleb was rather annoyed with the Yates family by now.

“Mr. Yates, why are you here? If you’re here for a free meal, I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. There are no more seats left,” he scoffed.

Ryan did not grow impatient or furious despite Caleb’s mocking words.

His lips curled. “Mr. Powell, I’m here to talk to Ms. Berry.”

He then strode toward Ashlyn’s seat.

Lucas’ frown deepened at that. Another man who’s here for her! D*mn it! His chest felt tight.

to Ashlyn and gave her a polite bow. Being the gentleman he was, he said politely, “I’m sorry. I really am. I’m offering an apology

and Penelope who did something wrong, so they should be the ones to apologize to me. You shouldn’t apologize on behalf of them. If they kill you one day, are you going to serve sentence on behalf of

a brow, and her voice

was not about to accept

what you want, I shall

for they would only irritate

Ryan left the private

at his retreating figure and blurted out, “Why do I

Ryan froze in his tracks and whipped his head around to stare at

the same time, Ashlyn lifted her head and met his

the private

straight nose, pencil-thin eyebrows,

disbelief. “I think the same, too! Lottie resembles them as well.

shyly, “I look nothing like Ashlyn. She’s

not how Ryan perceived the message as his gaze

out and shut the door

She then began eating

urged, “Blair, you got many fans online after you showed your skills at

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