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Ken had been waiting for a while when Lenore finally walked over, completely ignoring Troy and his family.
Silas casually p pushed Troy aside, took the handkerchief from his subordinate Chuck, and wiped his long fingers clean. Once he was done, he tossed it aside and strolled over to Lenore with his hands in his pockets.
He didn’t say a word, but his presence was enough to make everyone else feel a little on edge.
Wayne’s interest in the scene faded as he noticed both Lenore and Silas leaving. He walked past Troy and paused. “Wanting your daughter’s inheritance while looking down upon her great father.”
Wayne’s smile might’ve seemed carefree, but his eyes were anything but friendly. In any other situation, he would have snapped back at Troy.
Wayne was from the famous Garcia family, known for trouble, while Silas was the feared heir of the Faulkner family. Being seen as questionable people, huh? They better watch out. Who knows if they’ll live to see tomorrow after talking like that?” he wondered.
Chuck was shocked to see Silas and Wayne sticking up for a girl but kept silent about it. He shot a disdainful glance at Troy before following the others.
. Once they left, the tension in the air lifted. A cold breeze sent chills down Troy’s spine, making him realize just how scared.
he had been.
Esther clenched her jaw as she watched Lenore and Silas walk away, jealousy and resentment flashing in her eyes.
What was supposed to be a welcome dinner had gone completely off track. Both Stephen and Rachel looked unhappy with how things unfolded.
Sharon pinched Darren’s arm to keep him in check. With a forced smile, she said, “It’s getting late. Let’s head inside for dinner.” Rachel scoffed at her and headed for the restaurant.
Silas and Wayne were in Jinslenburg for business that day. Actually, Wayne had business there and insisted Silas tag along Their destination was Culinary Ascent, and as they parked and walked toward the entrance, they spotted a scene unfolding.
Ken didn’t know Silas but quickly recognized Wayne, the one he had seen many times in the tabloids. Nervously, he greeted Wayne and said, “Hello, Mr. Garcia.”
Wayne nodded, intrigued as he circled around Lenore. “Lenore, was that guy outside really your dad
Lenore, with her cold demeanor, replied, “Maybe.”
‘Maybe? That is neither a yes nor a no. What does she mean?‘ Wayne thought to himself.
Just as Wayne was about to ask more, he was grabbed by the collar and yanked away from Lenore.
“Aren’t you supposed to be dealing with your grandpa’s issues?” Silas’s voice was smooth but laced with an unspoken threat Wayne gritted his teeth in frustration, feeling trapped. “You jerk
Ignoring him, Silas focused on Lenore, noticing the rebellious fire in her eyes. He smiled, a mix of intrigue and mischief.
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“Ms. Smedley, until next time.
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Lenore Aightly and followed Ken into a side hallway. Once inside, Ken let out a sigh of relief. “Do you know that
little tyrant from the Garcia family in Denisville?”
Lenore raised an eyebrow, casually replying, “Tve fixed their car before.”
Ken was speechless.
In a private room on the third floor, a few members of the traffic police were already seated, various ages among them. As Ken entered, someone asked, “Why are you so late, Mr. Sharpe?”
Ken kept it brief. “I ran into something downstairs.”
The men didn’t press further, instead eyeing the entryway with excitement. “Did Ms. Smedley arrive?” another asked.
“She’s here.” Ken stepped aside to let Lenore in. Dressed in all black, with a bag slung over one shoulder and her hands in her pockets, she walked in with an attitude that was both confident and rebellious.
“Wow…” The men couldn’t take their eyes off her stunning appearance, even after having seen her photos.
Ken cleared his throat and pulled out a chair for Lenore.
Lenore sat down boldly, propping one leg up on the chair, exuding confidence. “What’s going on? Let’s hear it.”
