Chapter 282

Cole answered,”He just left.”

Chapter 282

“Let’s meet at the usual spot at noon,” the voice on the other end had said.

Cole grumbled in response, “Okay.”

Since the call was made, there was no backing out. Cole already had a nagging feeling he already knew what this was all about.

At noon, Cole strutted into the cozy diner where Landon was already waiting. Spotting Cole, Landon hurried over with a warm grin, pushing a cup of coffee across the table. “Cole, good to see you, man.”

Cole took his seat with a nonchalant shrug. “Cut the formalities, Landon. We’re not at a business conference.”

years of friendship,

They were classmates in high school and roommates in college. With years there was no need to be so formal.

With a deep sigh, Landon got straight to the point. “You’re against Jason and Estrella getting back together?”

Cole leaned back in his chair, a flicker of irritation crossing his face. “They’re already divorced. What’s this about second chances?”

isn’t it what we both wanted? For Jason and Estrella to

has got a successor. I don’t care if Estrella never marries. And let’s be

front of Jason, Cole had always been considerate, mindful of the younger man’s pride. But with Landon, there was no need for

earnestly. “You’re right, Cole. I didn’t raise Jason well enough. I promise to keep a tighter rein on him. Just give the kids another shot.”

stance. “No

resolve became apparent, Landon’s smile faded, and his expression grew somber. “Cole, you can’t just fulfill your own dreams and leave me hanging. Dorvold Group’s got a successor, but what about me? Besides, Estrella and Jason seem

setting the mug down

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Have you forgotten what she went through? You can call me selfish if you like, but I refuse to see her suffer again. She’s doing just fine. now. Dorvold Group has enough to support her and Isaac

cut himself off. “If you don’t care

could I not care for her? When she married Jason, I did everything. to protect her. And you saw it, Cole. Estrella liked Jason back then. She just lacked an opportunity

remained silent, and Landon continued, “Let’s not meddle in their affairs this time. Let them decide. If

expected to change Cole’s mind today. He just needed Cole not to oppose the reunion.

was unshakable. He had never bowed to

it this way. Let’s have lunch now and not

Landon turned

claim my grandson, too?” Then he

was just asking.

to chuckle and shake his head in resignation. Life, it seemed, was nothing but a series of

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