Lacey tensed up and hurriedly distanced herself from Franklin.

She said to him, “Mr. Jackman, please have some respect. I have a fiancé now.”

Jealousy rose in Zeke’s heart.

“Lacey, aren’t you going to introduce us?”

Lacey subconsciously hugged Zeke’s arm as she introduced, “Mr. Jackman, this is my fiancé, Zeke Williams. We’re about to get married.”

She turned to Zeke.

“Zeke, this is Mr. Franklin Jackman. He used to work in my steel mill. Now, he’s the business manager of Grand Empire Group.”

Zeke swept a glance at Franklin.

This man is a simp! Lacey had rejected him, but he’s still courting her after five years.

What a shameless simp.

At the same time, Franklin glanced at Zeke with a barely concealed look of displeasure.

“I’ve heard of Zeke Williams. There’s no one in Oakheart City who doesn’t know that the husband of the Linton Group’s president is a kept man. Hahaha! I’m just kidding. I hope Mr. Williams won’t mind.”

Zeke answered, “Of course not. I’m capable in my own ways to be able to remain a kept man, unlike some, who can’t even get to be a kept man. He can only be a simp.”

Lacey nearly snorted.

She quietly kicked Zeke under the table.


He’s getting worse with his sarcastic remarks!

Franklin’s expression was dark. He knew that Zeke was insulting him.

However, Lacey was around, so he had to present himself as a gentleman.

Taking the initiative to change the tense atmosphere, Lacey said, “Mr. Jackman, have you taken a look at the contract I drafted? If you’re unsatisfied with it, I hope we’ll get another chance to collaborate in the future.”

To avoid Zeke’s jealousy from growing, she decided to give up on the business deal.

Franklin smiled.

“The contract is perfect. Grand Empire Group is satisfied with it. Ms. Hinton, let’s sign the contract now.”

With that said, Franklin swiftly signed his name and handed the contract to Lacey.

She glanced at Zeke, waiting for his opinion.

Zeke nodded.

“Sign it, Lacey.”

It was then that Lacey signed her name on the contract.

Steam could have escaped from Franklin’s ears from the rage that was boiling in him.

Are you kidding me?

Zeke is just a kept man. Lacey, did you have to ask for his opinion?

What kind of spell did Williams put on you to make you act this way?

Franklin kept away the contract when she was done. He changed the topic and said, “Lacey, I heard that the Linton Group is getting attacked by a force from Eastend? Is there anything I can help you with?”

Lacey shook her head.

“It’s true that we’re targets, but the recently famous Master Williams has decided to get rid of those forces. We won’t need to trouble you.”
Lacey shook her head.

“It’s true that we’re targets, but the recently famous Master Williams has decided to get rid of those forces. We won’t need to trouble you.”

Franklin snorted, “Ms. Hinton, have you ever thought of why Master Williams wants to help the Linton Group? He’s not related to you.”

Lacey questioned, “Is he not doing this for the sake of Rivermouth’s peace?”

“Wrong. You’re terribly wrong.” Franklin shook his head.

“I’ll be honest with you. I was the one who invited Master Williams to protect the Linton Group.”

“Pft-”
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