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.”

her hair and explained, “People are unpredictable. Can you really believe that a mulish

interjected, “One more thing. I heard about how Alpire Group is acquiring Norton Corporation. It’s clear that Alpire Group is making its first move, but why start

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

that you don’t understand,” Simon sighed. He then brought over a teapot and poured a

bell suddenly rang from inside her handbag. She opened the zipper and peeked, realizing it was a

bounced onto her feet and hurriedly bid Simon goodbye. “Dad,

holding the cup of tea which swayed a little after Nancy had abruptly stood up. “Wait, you haven’t had your

Nancy, nor did he expect her to turn around and snatch the cup in his hands. She then downed the tea in one gulp then returned the cup

If anyone ever tried to hurt 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 was at my dad’s earlier.” Nancy’s hand ran over her fringe, combing them into