Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 1713

“You’re right. There is no law prohibiting mixed-gender associations. However, you can probably guess what the consequences will be if Caspian finds out. As your dad, I would never put you in a difficult position. Everything I do is for your safety and wellbeing—”

“I know, Dad,” Nancy interrupted. “I’m actually here to ask you about—”

“About Jory,” he finished her sentence with the same certainty as before.

Nancy nodded hesitantly. “Yeah, I wanted to ask if our family had any special exchange of interests with Alpire Group.”

Simon fiddled with the fountain pen in his hand as he nervously responded, “There were many business collaborations back then, but they all ended when you refused to marry Jory. Moreover, I heard that Jory fought with his family over this issue and hasn’t been home for many years since. That is why I hope that you’ll cease contact with him… because there’s no telling how much he hates you and if he’ll end up taking revenge.”

murmured with a pout. At this, Simon petted her hair and explained, “People are unpredictable. Can you really believe that a mulish

Group is acquiring Norton Corporation. It’s clear that Alpire Group is making its first move, but why start with Norton Corporation? If the target is

with her revelation, “That means that we’re not their

then brought over a teapot

from inside her handbag. She opened the zipper and peeked, realizing it was a text from Jory that said: I’m

this, Nancy bounced onto her feet and hurriedly bid Simon goodbye. “Dad, I’ve

swayed a little after Nancy had abruptly stood up. “Wait,

snatch the cup in his hands. She then downed the tea in one gulp then

her, he wouldn’t hesitate to employ all of the Barrymore family’s forces to protect her. Jory… if you’re as ambitious as I think you are, then I hope you put a limit on those ambitions of yours. Because if you go after things with force, then you may end up

late. I was at my dad’s earlier.” Nancy’s hand ran over her fringe,