Xavier said, "I wasn't keen on saying yes in the first place."

Norah's eyes twinkled mischievously as she laughed, "If Grandpa Hanson knew that Henson and I came here to stir things up, he'd be furious!"

Xavier's lips curved into a smirk. "He won't be angry. He knows how to separate personal feelings from business."

In the presence of the Lamont family, what's a lady from the Raye family worth?

Norah could sense the hostility Xavier harbored towards his father in his words, so she chose to stay silent.

Xavier fiddled with a lighter between his fingers and asked, "Has Henson caught onto us?"

Norah sipped her milk tea and nodded. "Yeah, he figured it out last night."

Xavier frowned. "Let's not let any more people find out."

Norah looked up. "Why not?"

Xavier remained silent. Of course, it was for her reputation. She was the Lamont family's golden girl, always under the spotlight. Falling for the son of her grandfather's friend wasn't something to be proud of. It would become fodder for gossip. He glanced at the time and said, "Ms. Cicely will be here soon. We should head over."

"Sure!"

up. "I'll text

gate, heading towards

a date

the teahouse and waited. Soon after, Henson arrived,

"You know how to

in, "Estelle

Estelle how to

surprise, "Estelle learned her shooting from you? Should I call you Grandmaster

on the side. "Can you stop with the formal titles? It's hard enough for me as

trying to suppress

the air,

was hit right through the heart but didn't drop. The pellet had

He was utterly astounded!

Xavier with admiration shining in his eyes, Henson said, "I believe it

proud smile as if she was the

rarely admiring anyone. To earn his respect meant Xavier truly had

and handed back the

Henson nodded. "Will do!"

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