Orlander boomed with laughter, his voice radiating warmth and generosity. "My son has been smitten with Lauren since school! After seeing her again at the Schmidt's cocktail party, he couldn't get her out of his mind. Freddy genuinely cares for Lauren. Your concerns are unfounded!"

Minnie chimed in, "Exactly! You could say Freddy and Lauren are childhood sweethearts!"

Betty scoffed inwardly. Childhood sweethearts indeed, except Lauren wasn't Freddy's sweetheart.

Javier's frown eased upon hearing their words.

The Hodgsons then left Seaview Manor in their luxury car. Orlander and Minnie sat together, with Freddy facing them.

"It seems Mr. Javier has a favorable impression of you."

Orlander sat with his legs crossed. He had now come round.

more relaxed tone, he remarked, "While Lauren may not be your social equal, you're right— marrying her would boost my chances in future elections. Moreover, your career prospects would

remained stoic, his

look at it another way—it's not all bad. Once she's part of the

when her condition worsens, you'll become her primary caretaker. Wouldn't that give you complete control

father's career lies in your hands," Minnie added eagerly, her eyes gleaming with anticipation for the marriage

the window, a wave of gloom washing over him as he remembered

night's activities, Betty was about to retreat upstairs after the Hodgsons' departure when

you know that Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson were

Her mind raced as she struggled

brought Freddy and gifts for Lauren, so I

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