Chapter 741:

“Harlee, our mom wants to see you in the conservatory.”

“Okay,” Harlee responded, though her desire to stay with Rhys was evident in her eyes. Still, she knew it was best to follow Fleming’s lead and meet her mother.

Before walking away, Harlee squeezed Rhys’ hand to calm his nerves. With her reassurance, Rhys’ anxiety gradually eased, and his heart found some peace.

As soon as Harlee left, Fleming turned his cold gaze back to Rhys.

“Let’s go.”

“My dad’s been waiting for you in the study.”

Rhys trailed Fleming down the dimly lit hallway toward the study, his nerves quietly mounting with each step.

He stole glances at Fleming, but Fleming’s expression revealed nothing about why Lonnie wanted to meet alone. Rhys reassured himself.

stayed polite and earnest,

his mind,

My father expects you to enter

the door and cautiously peered inside. Lonnie was there, seated at a large, imposing desk, his

Lonnie called out, his voice deep and

inside, Rhys offered

“Mr. Sanderson.”

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responded with a mere grunt, not bothering to look up again. Picking up on the room’s tense air, Rhys held back further words and stepped fully inside, the door shutting with a soft

to the spot, the

fade, and Rhys regained his composure. Reminded of his purpose, he walked closer to the desk and once again respectfully addressed the

“Mr. Sanderson.”

confrontation. The prolonged gaze stretched into a taut silence until Lonnie, his voice breaking the standoff, questioned

the conservatory, Harlee found Skyla amidst the lush foliage, diligently nurturing the

“Mom.”

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