Chapter 86
Clyde took the driver’s seat and started the car.
Harrison’s thin lips parted slightly. “What took so long? Something happened?”
Clyde gripped the steering wheel steadily and glanced at Gwyneth through the rearview mirror. “There’s been some tension between Jenkins Group and Flynn Group about their upcoming collaboration.
“The Jenkins family put all the blame on Ms. Jenkins, saying she’s too stubborn to apologize and should leave the company instead. They’re trying to erase all contributions she and her late mother made to Jenkins Group,
“And even though Ms. Emerson isn’t dead, the Jenkins family is eager to push Ms. Jenkins into prison to salvage their reputation”
Clyde scoffed, “As if Jenkins Group has any reputation worth saving. Everyone in Joracity knows they a
y act like emperors without an empire.
Listening to this, Gwyneth fel a strange satisfaction. She thought, Hearing someone else trash–talk the Jenkins family feels unexpectedly good. She hadn’t expected Clyde to advocate for her so forcefully.
Harrison’s eyes darkened with resolve. It seems the Jenkins family is becoming increasingly bold.”
Gwyneth chime in. “Ms. Emerson is too cautious about her life; I’m certainly not ending up in prison.”
She then glanced out the window casually and noticed something odd. “Hey, why are we leaving the city?”
The road looked familiar. like the one leading to the Lopez manor. Gwyneth tilted her head in confusion and looked at Harrison.
Her wide–eyed, tilted–head look caught Harrison’s gaze, causing him to tighten his intertwined fingers slightly. He coughed lightly to cover “Actually, Grandpa wanted to see you”
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“I see. She thought. “No wonder Clyde came to get me. Seems like it was as much about satisfying Liam’s wishes as it was about helping me out! The car turned onto the mountain road, and the Lopez manor gradually came into view.
With the gates open, Clyde drove smoothly to the entrance.
Harrison and Gwyneth entered side by side, the vast mansion feeling eerily quiet. Liam sat alone in the master seat, looking particularly solitary Seeing them, Liam’s gaze softened slightly, though he still pretended to be stern, slamming a book shut. “I don’t how my head to invite people, so none of you youngsters ever think of visiting me.”
Harrison paused, pondering for a moment before responding, “We’ll make sure to visit more often.”
Liam withdrew his gaze, snorting coldly. He thought, Empty promises like that thean nothing” Feeling helpless, Gwyneth elbowed Harrison. “Liam doesn’t want to hear that.”
“What does he want to licar?” Harrison calmly asked back, seemingly genuinely confused.
Realizing she couldn’t rely on Harrison for this, Gwyneth composed herself and stepped forward. She picked up the fallen book and placed it back
She moved closer, gently massaging his arm while smiling brightly, “Don’t pay attention to what Harrison says, Liam. He’s always thinking about you.
“He’s been working nonstop for days just to clear half a day so he could bring me here to see you. Knowing you had just finished a recovery period and were free, he ordered some fresh flowers carly.
“They should be arriving any day now; they’re not extremely rare but very vibrant. He said bright colors are good for seniors‘ eyes and hearing, and they can help improve your heall day by day
“Harrison may be bad with words, but his heart is in the right place. Don’t hold it against him”
Lamis skeptical face softened. “Really? You’re not just trying to sweet–talk me?”
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