Chapter 73

Just as Connor had left, Jennifer received a call from Christopher

At the sight of the caller ID, Jennifer’s scalp tingled. Why was her father calling at this time? Could it be that he already knew she had offended Connor?

No, no, no… That couldn’t be possible!

Bracing herself, she answered the call. “Hello…”

Before she could say more, she was met with a barnage of scolding from the other end. “Get yourself backstage now!”

Jennifer tumed pale from the scolding. It seemed he really did know.

“Devin, you have to help me… Jennifer pleaded, clutching Devin’s hond.

Her father knew she had angered Connor and was sure to be furious with her.

“Miss, there’s nothing I can do about this. You better think about how you’re going to explain this to Mr. Christopher.”

If this situation wasn’t handled properly, the Haines family’s years of foundation could be destroyed.

With a heavy heart, Jennifer made her way backstage, only to find Christopher pacing back and forth in the main seat.

“Dad…” Jennifer approached him reluctantly and called out.

“How do you even have the nerve to call me that? Tell me, what have you done!” Christopher was livid

During the intermission earlier. Christopher had tried to discuss a partnership with Rafael, but to his surprise, Rafael had flatly refused and coldly reminded him that he had a wonderful daughter.

had

“I really didn’t know that was Connor Stonnell, so I ended up speaking to him rudely. I’ll

stumbled and

lounge, seemingly unchanged but now holding several bottles of

Connor was incredibly thoughtful. They were all thirsty, and

handed it to Flora. She took it and drank several big gulps. Then, Connor screwed the cap back on

end. Rafael was taking

want to thank all my fans who traveled miles to see my

a deep, ninety–degree bow, under the warm yellow stage lights that highlighted his slightly bent back. He straightened up,

less wild

to thank someone special here, who pulled me from the darkness and redeemed my life. In this murky world, she was the light

chin in her hand, her eyes slightly

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and Dane, not knowing how

grand theater, the crowd was enormous. Everyone

cab and

How are there that many people? The queue has over five hundred people. Will we

Dane and Alex lamented.

not safe for you to go home. I’ve already called for rides. They will get you home

kind of

heads and sheepishly smiled, feeling a

they thought about Connor, the more they liked him. Just

devoted and

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course I have

three cars anived, parked neatly at

the make of the cars, but Dane and the others knew Connor didn’t come from a

these were private cars. Perhaps they were rented? They appreciated

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