Chapter 655:

Dolores pouted, her expression clouded with satisfaction. “I personally attended this meeting. Why aren’t you satisfied? Is my brother more appealing than I am?”

Elyse crossed her arms, her distaste for Dolores palpable. Watching Dolores attempt to charm and flirt only intensified her scorn.

Catching the sneer on Elyse’s face, Dolores shifted her gaze towards her, a flicker of recognition passing through her eyes, though she couldn’t quite place where she had seen Elyse before. However, her focus quickly returned to Shaun.

With a feigned innocence, Dolores blinked and inquired, “Is this your friend? She seems rather uncouth. Why associate with someone like her?”

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Shaun glanced at Elyse, doubting she even considered him a friend. To him, her rudeness was understandable. He was relieved that Elyse hadn’t resorted to having Jayden tie them up and toss them into the sea.

Turning his attention back to Dolores, Shaun said sternly, “First, answer my question. Where is Lowell? Why isn’t he here?”

Dolores swirled her wine, her smile undisturbed. “Since our family’s business hit a rough patch, my brother has taken the reins. He’s swamped, leaving early and returning late. He’s still at the office.”

important that he’s here. I have

from him? Perhaps I can assist you with your

grave seriousness. “He mentioned that Tracy was dead in the sea. How did

to smile. “My brother shared that with you? I had no idea. Inquire about it

the meal. Ask him now.” As she

poised smile, Dolores responded, “Right now? Didn’t we gather here to

looked towards Shaun, confusion

silent, his inaction serving as tacit support for Elyse. Their primary reason for visiting Liverton

voice tinged with concern. “What’s the matter? Is your

was frosty. “It’s not that I’m upset with you—I utterly despise you. Want to know why? Because

tight smile. “Ah, so you were Tracy’s best friend. I apologize, I don’t recognize

feet and led Elyse to

heavy sigh, stood, and began to follow

Dolores quickly caught his wrist, trying to preserve

me here to spend time together? I’m here now. Let’s have

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