After the divorce, he begged

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Stanley shot Gregory a look, signaling him to follow.

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This whole father–in–law vs. son–in–law drama had nothing to do with them. People like them were better off staying out of the scene–no need to get dragged into the chaos or end up as collateral damage.

“Stuff like this is only family business,” Ryan said, completely unfazed. “You’re no longer married to Rebecca -so that makes you just an outsider now.”

Jeffrey shot back casually, “Oh, so you actually admit it.”

Ryan’s brow furrowed. “Admit what?”

“That you’re Rebecca’s father is a secret you don’t want getting out,” Jeffrey said, brave enough to ruffle his feathers. “My connection with her is a lot more honest and upfront.”

Ryan gritted his teeth.

‘Man, this ex–son–in–law is really something else,‘ Ryan thought to himself.

Feeling the tension of the standoff, Stanley hurried Gregory away with him.

“Don’t ever try to pull a stunt like Jeffrey just did,” Stanley cautioned Gregory, still shocked at someone actually confronting their father–in–law like that. “When you’re dealing with your partner’s family, you need to show respect. Acting like that is just asking for trouble.”

Gregory nodded. “Got it.”

‘I’m not stupid,‘ Gregory thought to himself.

“Gregory,” Jeffrey called out just as the two were trying to make their escape.

Gregory instantly shifted gears, all business again, and replied crisply, “Mr. Hanson.”

“Could you check with Rebecca and see if she’s really recognized Mr. Guzman as her father?” Jeffrey said, looking straight at Gregory. “If it’s true, I should probably send something over.”

Gregory nodded. “Got it.”

“Wait,” Ryan called out, stopping them in their tracks.

‘If Rebecca actually heard any of this, that slim one percent chance of her ever accepting me as her dad would drop straight to zero, Ryan couldn’t help but think to himself.

Jeffrey, still in that ridiculous mascot suit, tilted his head and asked, “Mr. Guzman, got any instructions?”

“You’ve got it all wrong. It’s not about her recognizing me—I am Rebecca’s real dad,” Ryan retorted, refusing to back down. He strode right up to Jeffrey and lowered his voice to a whisper by his ear, “You’d better think carefully about whether you really want Gregory to ask her that.”

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stubborn as ever, completely unfazed. “And why not?” he

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deadly serious stare. “Nothing and no one can ever change

cocked, waiting for

declared, making it crystal clear he wasn’t backing down. No way was he letting some twenty–something punk

So what?‘ Ryan thought, not impressed

tycoon or not, that doesn’t matter to me, Ryan scoffed in his

front of a father–in–law? Everyone has to stay in line,‘ Ryan reminded

blessing first?” Jeffrey said, voice light as a feather–acting all innocent while slyly digging a hole for Ryan to

He just wanted

smiled, cool

Ryan’s brow furrowed.

throwing in the towel that fast?‘ Ryan wondered,

back, his voice calm as ever. “You’re way too controlling–haven’t done anything for her, but you still want to

left completely

even darker, his

believe there was someone out there even more shameless and thick–skinned

too–let her know she should think twice about both her freedom and Rebecca’s before making any

was left

at Ryan’s lips. “Looks like you really don’t want to get

drama, maybe you should spend your energy figuring out how to win

mine.”

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had to admit it, no matter how

actually had a

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Amelia’s eyes; she didn’t have a trace of her old affection for him. He was nothing

some slack and shifting the topic.

was left completely

so you guys actually remember I exist?‘

to put up with my whole life–it all

a look before giving

that ridiculous mascot suit, turned to look at

wear

we were here to celebrate with you?” Stanley chimed

veins bulged

there, Miles would’ve made sure neither of them

said is true,” Jeffrey replied, his voice carrying a chill this time. “But let me give you some advice–putting everything on

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