Jason said, “Come on in, it’s freezing out here!”

Estelle was about to turn around when a servant jogged over, “Ms. Macclain!”

Jason asked coolly, “What’s up?”

The servant replied, “There’s someone outside claiming to be Ms. Macclain’s father, and wanting to have a word with her!”

Estelle’s expression faded slightly. The Macclains were still lingering outside?

Jason had noticed them when he arrived, his demeanor chilly, “Tell them Ms. Macclain is not available!”

The servant promptly nodded and hurried off.

Jason turned to Estelle, “You don’t have to see the Macclains anymore.”

Estelle responded with a lukewarm tone, “I know.”

“Let’s go!” said Jason, wrapping an arm around her shoulders and leading her towards the living room.

her phone buzzed with a message. She glanced at it and sighed; it was from Manley. She’d almost forgotten about

under are waiting for me.

smile crossed Estelle’s face as she texted

[If you ask me to stay,

up, don’t keep the

cheeky emoji which blew a

and paid him

to relay the message to Bennett. Upon hearing that Estelle flat-out refused to see him, Bennett turned an angry shade of

her breath, “I knew it. She won’t help us. She’s climbed up the social ladder and looks down

then handed a genuine artwork to the servant, “Please give this to Old Mr. Jarvis personally. Tell him we came with sincere intentions to visit and ask if he could spare a moment to meet with us amidst

The servant hesitated.

here for almost a day. Please, do me

Mr. Jarvis, and considering his long-time wait, the servant felt his

message to Old Mr. Jarvis,

is much appreciated.

the servant took the

the artwork to

“Give them the painting back

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