Jeffrey shot a quick glance at Barry, who looked nervous and guilty, then shifted his eyes to Ryan, whose cold, serious vibe filled the room. “Is there something you need, Mr. Guzman?”

“What do you think? Ryan said, his voice extra sharp.

“I’m listening, go ahead, Jeffrey replied politely.

Ryan caught sight of Rebecca stepping out from behind him, and the words he was about to say died in his

throat.

Ryan stepped right in, blocking Jeffrey’s way as he moved closer to Rebecca. “He didn’t do anything to you, did he?”

Rebecca shook her head. “No.”

“You don’t have to worry about who he is–with your dad here, you can say whatever you want,” Ryan said, making it clear he was backing her up. “If there’s anything, I’ll handle it for you.”

“We just talked about Samuel,” Rebecca replied, still not used to sharing personal stuff in front of others. “Nothing else happened.”

Ryan wasn’t convinced at all.

If it was really just about Samuel, why come all the way here? And why did they have to lock the door?‘ Ryan thought, his suspicion deepening.

‘Something’s definitely not right here!‘ he told himself.

“I’m heading downstairs,” Rebecca said, not staying any longer.

“Alright, I’ll join you guys after I finish up with Mr. Guzman,” Jeffrey said.

Rebecca gave a quick nod and walked out.

Ryan’s frown deepened.

“What the hell did they talk about in there to make Rebecca’s attitude toward Jeffrey shift so much? Earlier today she couldn’t even stand the guy, now she’s suddenly willing to spend time with him? That’s seriously suspicious, Ryan thought, unease creeping in.

This isn’t right, he muttered to himself.

“If you have something to say, Mr. Guzman, now’s the time,” Jeffrey said, his tone casual and unbothered. “Rebecca’s not here,”

“Don’t think I don’t know you set this up,” Ryan shot back, his eyes cold and sharp with warning. “You pretended you were just looking for her, then had your people lock the door from the outside so you could get Rebecca alone. I’m pretty familiar with that move myself.”

10:24 Mon, Oct 13

Chapter 899

Barry opened his mouth, ready to explain.

But Jeffrey cut him off, a faint smirk curling his lips. “Oh? Sounds like you’ve done this before. Mr. Guzman?

Ryan kept his expression ice–cold. “Quit dodging and stick to the point.”

lifted his

eyes said,

trick,” Ryan said, his voice frosty. “Everything you just did will end up

fool would try something that clumsy,” Jeffrey said,

clenched his jaw, grinding

calling a fool?‘ Ryan thought,

see you as some meddling old guy, go ahead,” Jeffrey drawled. “Just don’t expect her to look at you any better–and trust

Jeffrey, his eyes cold and

didn’t even

as he sized Jeffrey up. “This guy’s way smarter than I gave him

me. Did he really not set this

still keep Rebecca from getting mad, that meant he was playing a whole different game. ‘If Rebecca ends up with him, she’ll probably get played so hard there won’t

suggested smoothly. “Mom and Rebecca are still waiting for

the chance to nitpick. “Quit trying to fake

time you act all fatherly in

then and

Ryan was left speechless.

grumbled in his

you got me this time, he admitted

together,” Jeffrey said, his voice always calm and even. “You know better than anyone–if I’m by her side, no one’s going

Oct 13

Chapter 329

with her.”

“Don’t flatter yourself so much. Mr.

1852

1345 vouchers

with her, I can help Rebecca take charge of

real–if that day comes, you’ll be

Mom are still around, aren’t you?” Jeffrey

caught

with you and Mom watching my every move, what could I possibly do? Do you honestly

won’t even get

shrugged. “So if Rebecca’s with me, I’m just her

Gregory was totally lost.

and Ryan had suddenly

is seriously weird!‘ Gregory thought,

needs my status to keep everyone else in line,” Jeffrey said

yeah I want that, Ryan

was no way he could keep both the Quinn and Guzman families in check

behind closed doors they were always

trouble.

it comes to getting things done, nobody’s quicker

could make

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255