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.

a 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 certainly improve

stoic, his eyes betrayed his

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

you'll become her primary caretaker. Wouldn't that give you complete control

Minnie added eagerly, her eyes gleaming with anticipation for the

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

about to retreat upstairs after the Hodgsons' departure when

Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson were here

was momentarily taken aback by the question. Her mind raced as she struggled to come

brought Freddy and gifts for Lauren, so I assumed they were proposing. Dad, are you seriously considering

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