"Everett..." "I owe him some thanks," Everett said, curling his lips slightly. "Don't worry, it's just a thank-you visit." How could he dare do anything to Kenneth? In the restaurant, with Everett and Dorothy stepping out for a moment, it left only Jeffrey and Karen with the two kids again.

Karen pulled out chairs for Abigail and Langston before seating herself between them.

Seeing that, Jeffrey took the seat next to Langston.

"Mr. Turner, you wanna swap seats?" Langston asked with a mischievous arch of his brow.

"No need, I'm good here," Jeffrey replied, aware that his earlier temper tantrum with her phone might have been too much. So he kept quiet, trying to behave.

Karen, as if she couldn't see him, was busily digging in her purse for candy to give Abigail.

his phone and offer it to her, "Use mine for now. My secretary's

front of me and expect me to keep cool?" He'd be a fool to let that slide! Karen continued her silence, bending

spots it, or we'll both be in trouble.” Abigail looked up, "Mommy said I could have sweets today!" "But if you have this one, Mommy won't buy you any others." "Then [I'll just eat it secretly.” Karen's laugh at the comment made Jeffrey lose his train of thought.

plain, especially compared to his exes or flings. But watching her interactions with Abigail, the warm smile and the solitary dimple that showed

stunning, they

you're kinda—" Before he could finish, Karen

talking, I'm leaving. I'm only staying

showed it to you to help you understand I'm not into you. I simply don't want a future with you!"

thought of losing to an average Joe! In Eldorria City, in terms of looks, background, power and wealth, he only

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