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Chapter 83
Malcolm lingered with a question on his mind, his hand still dabbing at a sweaty
forehead.
“What's on your mind?” Liam inquired.
“Commander-in-Chief! In three days, I've arranged a gathering for the Drunham
City elite to celebrate our new alliance with the Walker
family’s legacy and our successful partnerships. I have here a few exclusive
invites and would be honored if you and your lady would join us.”
Liam skimmed over the embossed invitation in his grasp and
remarked, “Just set it down here. I'll attend when I find the time.”
“Understood!”
Malcolm laid the invitation on the table, snapped to attention with a salute, and
exited Jade Manor.
Only after Malcolm had stepped through the grand gates of the
manor and settled into his car did the weight on his shoulders begin to fade, his
back clammy from sweat. The thought of how many sought an audience with the
elusive King Pendragon. Here he was, holding an invite to dine with the man
himself, stirred a quiet pride
within him.
Meanwhile, at the Stone Mansion, chaos reigned in Cheryl's quarters. She hurled
objects in rage, her room a testament to her fury. After composing herself, she
stormed out and headed straight for Yafe's study.
“Dad! Have you really forgotten Celena’s past misdeeds? Are we
going to welcome her back into the Stone family and be the town’s laughingstock
once more?”
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What's more, Cheryl thought, if Celena returned, where would that leave her
standing?
In stark contrast to Cheryl's distress, Yafe gave her a measured look and spoke
calmly, “Why the distress? I know you better than you think. Don’t worry. Even if
Celena rejoins our family, you'll always be my cherished daughter.”
Yafe took a casual sip from his teacup before continuing, “Cheryl,
don't get worked up. I've done my homework on this guy. Liam's just a rookie
fresh out of the service. The Cole family's glory days are over, and now he’s just
a nobody with empty pockets. Do you really think a guy with zero clout could
snatch the Walker family project right out from under Malcolm? He'd be lucky to
even get a foot in the door!”
“Is that so?"
Cheryl let out a scomful laugh. “I knew it! Does that loser Liam think he can play
soldier and then waltz back into high society? After everything Celena’s done
against the Stone family, she thinks she can just waltz back in? Dream on!”
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The mere memory of Liam turning
her engagement party into a circus
made Cheryl seethe with rage,
especially since Reginald had not
even bothered to confront Liam
about it. It gnawed at her. “Dad, Liam
made a spectacle at my engagement
to Patrick! It wrecked our ties with the
Hughes family and cost us a fortune.
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let that slide?”
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Yafe's face turned to stone, and a
chilling glint appeared in his eyes. Let
it slide? Not a chance. Sure, the
Hughes family deals are on ice, but
I'm on it. Plus, it was Grandpa's big
birthday bash, and I've been
swamped. Let's wait and see if Liam
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before we make our move.”
Cheryl's nod came with a sense of triumph as she remembered the
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day's earlier events. “Liam gave Wasy! a piece of his mind today. And Wasyl? He
left, threatening not to let Liam off the hook!”
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“That's just perfect,” Yafe said, his
voice dripping with a dark delight. He
smirked, pleased with the turn of
events. “Let Wasyl make the first
move. It saves us the trouble. And
you, Cheryl need to get cozy with
Wasyl. His family might not be
top-tier, but they're far from weak.
They're in on the Walker family’s deal,
and we've been left out because of
past beefs. If you can snag those
Walker projects, Grandpa will be
singing your praises. You'll be the one
calling the shots in the Stone family!”
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