Old Mr. Quintin glared, his voice resounding through the living room, “You said at lunch you were the man of the house.”

Old Mr. Jarvis, puffing out his chest, retorted, “You really think I’m the king of the castle just because I wanted someone to play chess with?”

Old Mr. Quintin fell silent, a grunt his only reply.

Old Mr. Jarvis chuckled, “It’s not that. You know how stubborn Gab can be. Aren’t you worried about Evelyn getting the short end of the stick?”

“Not one bit. Marrying her into your family, I’d sleep like a baby.” Old Mr. Quintin snorted.

“Just got Nora back and you’re already looking to marry her off? What’s your angle?” Old Mr. Jarvis asked with a suspicious sneer.

Old Mr. Quintin quickly said, “I’m just setting things up for Nora. No rush on the wedding bells.”

“Don’t worry, my boy’s single and ready to mingle. Better have Vivian come back and get that paternity test done pronto.” Old Mr. Jarvis chimed in.

mention of Vivian silenced Old

dressed in her newly bought outfit, overheard their conversation. She bit her lip thoughtfully and, with a flicker in

she emerged and saw no reply from Gabriel, she poured herself a glass of wine. Curled up on the couch, clutching

her wine, she tossed her phone aside, intending to head to

hesitated before heading to

it, she found Gabriel standing outside, exuding a frosty aura that matched the chilly night air. Clad in just a champagne

fetched the

wrapped her arms around him from behind, her

coat, and

her eyes, lost

their ki*s and with a teasing smile asked, “Didn’t you invite

bath-fresh face making her look innocent but her lips painted seductive, tiptoed to nip

you had a backup plan, huh? Which was the reserve, tea or wine?” Gabriel asked with a playful

that’s the rich, lasting flavor that lingers,”

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