Chapter 224

The atmosphere instantly froze, like a showdown scene from a drama.

Jessica tugged on Rebecca, shooting her a look that said, ‘Let’s not get caught up in this mess.

This chaotic showdown between three generations wasn’t something they wanted any part of.

“Let’s be real, none of us are saints,” Jeffrey admitted openly once Rebecca and Samuel had left. “But I’ve never said a bad word about either of you to Mom.”

“That’s just because she can’t stand you,” Ryan exposed mercilessly.

Jeffrey shrugged, dead serious. “If she really hated me, she wouldn’t have let me in today or given me free rein around here.”

Ryan just stared at him, lost for words.

Even Sebastian could only stand there, speechless.

“So, were you guys even invited in?” Jeffrey asked, all smug, though he already knew the answer.

Ryan and Sebastian fell silent, refusing to answer.

Jeffrey just shrugged, “Looks like you weren’t.”

The two only exchanged helpless glances, at a loss for words.

‘What an infuriating brat!‘ both of them cursed inwardly.

Jeffrey wasn’t bothered by what they thought. Yeah, one was Rebecca’s biological dad and the other was her grandpa, but when it came to whether he and Rebecca could be together, the only opinions that mattered were Rebecca’s and Jessica’s.

As for these two, one was stuck in the regret of chasing after his wife too late, and the other was wishing he hadn’t missed his chance to win back his daughter.

Too bad for them–they only realized it when it was way past the right moment.

“As long as you two don’t go saying things like that again, I’ll just let it slide,” Jeffrey said with a faint grin. “But if I hear that kind of talk one more time, then I’ll have no choice but to mention it to Jessica.”

“So after all that, did you actually bring any gifts today?” Ryan suddenly shifted the topic, having heard rumors that Jeffrey was loading Rebecca up with presents, though nobody knew for sure if he’d really brought anything.

Jeffrey raised an eyebrow, “Didn’t you already hear?”

Ryan and Sebastian exchanged uncertain glances, both furrowing their brows.

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effortless confidence, added, “Pretty sure I asked Gregory to give you both a heads–up about

just stared, completely

was just as

I want her to make a big splash with her first big win,” Jeffrey said, his tone calm but firm. “It’s all about establishing

soon as he said that, the air in the

his expression

a real powerhouse, always setting the trends and never

Ryan couldn’t help but rethink everything–Jeffrey

this from the get–go?” Ryan pressed, his

unreadable, acting as if he genuinely had no idea what

cold

inch–giving up just wasn’t in his lexicon. “When Jessica left Honnala,

one

too busy getting engaged to

of Ryan

approved of how Ryan treated his own

a smirk playing at

Ryan was left speechless.

mouth, about to

father? You haven’t been there for a single day,

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stared in

Suddenly, Sebastian perked up.

Jeffrey, brow furrowed.

Ryan, a flash

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actually Ryan’s kid?‘

and Mr. Guzman’s daughter,” Jeffrey tossed out, not even flinching at Sebastian’s thunderous glare. “You

Sebastian had no

always thought that kid was gone for

Sebastian snapped, his face stone–cold serious. “So don’t

back, “She carries my blood.

one who forced her to

Ryan fell silent.

who’d never liked Ryan from the start, looked colder than ever. “Over my dead body will I ever let her become part

come back,” Ryan said, deadly serious. “Not like the

and manipulators.

of them got into a heated

there, watching it all unfold with a calm, almost detached

when their debate finally died down, both men turned to Jeffrey at the exact same moment and asked in unison,

tone cool and steady. “So ask yourselves–is it about claiming her for your bloodline, or do you genuinely care about what makes

for a moment, thrown off balance.

the hesitation and doubt

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