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.

marrying her would boost my chances in future elections. Moreover, your career prospects would certainly

expression remained stoic, his eyes betrayed

it another

primary caretaker. Wouldn't that give you

future of your father's career lies in your hands," Minnie added eagerly, her eyes gleaming with

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

Betty was about to retreat upstairs after

Mrs. Hodgson were here

the question. Her mind raced as she struggled to come up with

managed an awkward laugh and stammered, "I, uh... just picked up on their eagerness. They brought Freddy and gifts

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