Chapter 311



Ronald and Lareal snapped to attention. "Mr. Lennon!" they exclaimed.

Charles glanced up at Peter. "What are you doing here?"

With a sly smile and a quirk of his eyebrow, Peter leaned casually against the door. "I haven't seen you lose your temper like this in years," he said, his eyes hinting at something deeper.

Charles scowled at him. "What's your point?"

Peter just shrugged. "She's a woman. Don't you think you're being a bit harsh?" He then caught the sharp look in Charles's eyes. "Oh? Seems like you haven't changed since you treated my sister's foster mother the same way three years ago."

Peter's expression darkened, and the air around him grew tense. He locked eyes with Charles, and without a word, a fierce showdown began.

would come out on top. Meanwhile, Ronald and Lareal were caught in the middle. They exchanged helpless

think

gave a small, knowing smile, tapping his knee lightly with his long fingers. "You're talking to me like that? Aren't you worried I'll say something

flashed with anger, but he quickly calmed himself. "She's gone!" he said, with a barely-there smile. "I'm warning you! This is the last time I'll

and gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder.

hand and glanced at Ronald. "Give Annie

was confused. "We're just letting Annie

had done today, she would not have stood a chance with Charles's usual approach. It was

firmly, massaging his wrist. "Tell him that if he can't handle her, I won't hesitate to

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