Chapter 431

Let's Call It Settling a Debt...

Favors.

Tristan let out a dry laugh at the word.

At the Garcia Manor.

The butler knocked politely and entered, finding Tristan in the sunroom, practicing slow, deliberate movements of tai chi-well, in this version, more like some gentle stretching routine or morning yoga, just to keep fit. The butler waited patiently at the side, hands clasped.

Catching sight of him, Tristan ended his routine, wiped his brow with a towel handed over by a maid, and waved everyone else out of the room.

Once they'd all left, Tristan sat down heavily, still dabbing away the sweat.

"How did things go with Patrick? When he gets back, I need to have a word with him-he's the eldest, yet he's throwing tantrums over some woman."

The butler handed him a mug of black coffee, his expression grave. "The people we sent to deal with that woman and her kid reported back..."

Tristan's frown deepened. "Reported what?"

"There was a fire at Mr. Patrick's diner a few days ago. The blaze wasn't huge, but the whole family-three of them-died from smoke inhalation."

"Ridiculous!"

Tristan slammed his cup down, coffee splashing. He knew instantly this was no accident.

"But... the whole family's records have been wiped. It's like they never existed." The butler's voice was tight with frustration.

turning ashen. He understood

pull

name on his mind.

over, exasperated. "Well? Are you going to give that to me or stand there

the envelope. "Photos. They just

saw-two people, far too close for comfort— sent him into

is outrageous! I knew she

please calm down. The doctor said you shouldn't get worked up." The

"I'm not so old I need help standing! What about the other matter I asked you

"We've made contact."

I'm going to

New Year's Day.

studio's new collection launch

comeback, and with her help, Sylvia had finally stolen some of the spotlight,

be crashed by

Eloise's ex-husband.

whisked him away to the green room before the press

at

months to come to terms

ex had remarried-having a

Sylvia quietly brought Eloise to the green

moment Eloise saw who was waiting, her face

I'm divorced now. Honestly, you're the only one

Sylvia didn't buy

have to do

years. I've lost everything. You can't just leave me out in the

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