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.”

concern. “It’s important that he’s here. I have questions that need his

intrigued, leaned in closer. “What do you need from him? Perhaps

in the sea. How did he come by that information? And who

expression wavered, but she quickly composed herself, continuing to smile. “My brother shared that with you? I had no idea. Inquire about it after

her voice firm. “No, don’t wait until after the meal. Ask him now.” As she spoke, Elyse rose from her chair, her eyes piercingly cold as they locked

now? Didn’t we gather here to share a meal? Can’t this wait until

looked towards Shaun, confusion

tacit support for Elyse. Their primary reason for visiting Liverton wasn’t a

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

I’m upset with you—I utterly despise you. Want to know why? Because I was Tracy’s best

“Ah, so you were Tracy’s best friend. I

up until now, rose to his feet and led Elyse to the door of the private room

a heavy sigh, stood, and

his wrist, trying to preserve

time together?

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