Chapter 155

Emmanuel’s gaze grew determined, and he announced, “This matter is too

important; someone has to step up and resolve it. If we beat a retreat now,

those nasty netizens will be all over Mom! Anyway, I’m handling the issue, and

that’s final. I ain’t scared of any trouble!”

Roselynn voiced her concern, “How can we leave you to face all of that alone,

Manny?”

“Trust me, Roselynn! I’m the man of the house. I need to defend our

household in times of trouble!”

“F–Fine! I’ll get a new phone number and call you again!”

“All right,” Emmanuel said and ended the call.

His phone almost immediately rang with a phone call from Ryder afterward.

By then, only Frederick and Claudette remained by his side. Everyone else

had already left.

Emmanuel dismissed his best friend, “You should head back to work,

Frederick.”

“Okay. Just let me know how I can help, Emmanuel. I’ll do my best to help you.

That’s what best friends are for!”

Frederick still had work to attend to and did not have the luxury of time to

listen to Emmanuel’s numerous phone

you should head home too. Thank you for your trust and concern!”

Emmanuel to

uttered, “I’m not working today,

with you. I bet

seemed so excited to support Emmanuel to

that Emmanuel eventually

cousin’s phone call, and Ryder’s anxious

filled his ear.

Why are the Cadigans coming

Don’t worry, though! I’ll come forward and defend your innocence!”

watched the latter

like the back of his hand.

he also knew Emmanuel’s family

over the

appreciate your offer, Ryder, but I don’t need your help

focus on resolving your and Abellyn’s situation

Emmanuel.

plate, and he

had offered

conceded, “All right! I won’t step in first, but call me

help. Anytime.”

was fiercely loyal

at Emmanuel’s back with an admiring gaze.

incident spoke volumes

a decent man, his friends and family wouldn’t pledge such

him in

mocked him scornfully, “Ryder,

That cousin of yours isn’t

Even so, you’re still

Robby to live in our house! Emmanuel only knows

Are you

ended her long rant with an ultimatum. “Let me tell you. If you forbid

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