"Wha-?" Kevin blinked, not catching the flurry of taps Mr. Lopez had executed on his smartphone. As a result, he was clueless and a tad startled. "Mr. Lopez, your schedule's packed with appointments. You're canceling all of them on such short notice?" he asked.

"I need to head back home for a while, then I'll return after some time," Everett replied, tapping his fingers restlessly on the desk.

"Just say I've come down with something nasty and can't meet anyone.” "Got it, Mr. Lopez," Kevin said as he made his exit and glanced at his own phone screen.

Why did Mr. Lopez lose his cool over that number? Driven by curiosity, he dialed the mysterious number from his personal phone.

After a few rings, a man's voice came through.

"Hello, this is Kenneth speaking. May I ask who's calling?" Kevin hung up immediately, a smirk spreading across his face.

Time to book a flight! After Jeffrey and Karen entered the

had had an effect. At least Derek wasn't as furious

Maybe it was because today's main event hadn't unfolded

sleeve, "You need to tell them about us registering our marriage.” Jeffrey licked his lips

about that too?" Karen shook her head frantically, "No, no, no! My dad can't handle that just yet. Let's wait on that!" While they whispered to each

well. Why on earth had Derek called Kenneth over? "Uncle," Kenneth greeted as he came

for a bit of advice!" Kenneth glanced

would've booted Jeffrey out by now." Derek sighed, "I'm just... I'm not sure what to do. Your aunt and I have been worried sick, so we thought we'd get your take on things. Jeffrey gave me

Jeffrey to ask for forgiveness. But after reading the fine print, it was clear

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