Chapter 371:

In a room on the second floor, Marissa was still deep in conversation with Landen about their search for Tiffany. The room felt heavy with their concern.

A sudden knock on the door broke the tension.

Landen went to open it. He saw Hannah waiting outside.

“Mom,” Landen said, sounding relaxed, “have you sent those ladies and their sons away?”

Hannah let out a sad sigh. “They have left, but another troublesome person showed up.”

“Who?” Landen asked.

“Xander from the Hoffman family,” Hannah said, a trace of resentment in her voice.

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“Xander?” Landen’s face tightened in a frown. “What does he want? Is he here to propose to Tiffany too?”

thankfully, he just wants Tiffany to

now. It’s only natural that people will come to her for her work. It’s no

a sharp look. “Xander won’t pay Tiffany. And he’s incredibly arrogant and rude! Tiffany is a renowned artist now. How can he think

right,” Landen agreed with a nod.

the stairs. Hannah quickly grabbed his arm. “What

politely. I’ll ask him to leave. If he doesn’t,

offending Xander,” Hannah said, worry etched on her face. “If he were reasonable, sure, but he’s a menace. He’s bold enough to demolish other

belongs to your Uncle Brian. What if he destroys it? Even if Xander is unreasonable, we

come after us. Burnet was once an international special forces soldier. He’s cold, cruel, and

you know how frightening the Peridot Consortium is. They protect their own fiercely. Anyone

patience wore thin. “Then what do you suggest

rich and powerful circle of Blebert was difficult for him. Every action had to be calculated, and he always felt confined.

and asked hesitantly, “Do you have any

been going through the documents Landen gave her but had been listening to their

Hannah’s question, Marissa said, “What do you need me to do,

“I want you to draw a picture for Mr. Hoffman, as he requested. I know it’s not fair to ask you to do it for free, but we really can’t afford to

don’t worry. I’ll go downstairs and talk to Xander right now.” Marissa said

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