Chapter 724:

What motivated his intervention?

Gerry Lee’s response was a cold sneer. “Mr. Larson, Silverdale isn’t your playground. Not every woman here fits the mold you seem to favor.”

Barney’s face contorted in fury, mirroring the insult Norah had hurled at him moments ago. However, the knowledge of Gerry’s powerful backing forced him to swallow his pride.

“Indeed, Mr. Lee,” he conceded, his voice dripping with false politeness. “Our apologies. Do you know this lady?”

The stark shift in Barney’s demeanor didn’t go unnoticed by his underlings, who remained silent.

“This woman is a respected guest of the Boyd family,” Gerry declared firmly. “Treat her with the respect she deserves, or face the consequences.”

Lee must be related to the Boyd family. The Boyd name carried significant weight

across her face. “Mr. Larson,” she started, her voice dripping with mock sweetness, “earlier you promised to twist your head off and offer it for a football game. Kicking isn’t my style, but perhaps Mr. Lee would be happy to oblige?” She playfully

familiar gesture sent shivers down the spines of Barney and his entourage. A chorus of apologies

a joke, really! We

is your storytelling

apologize

widened. It was clear

voice laced with icy finality, “we’ll resume

felt a desperate urge to

Mr. Lee. Right

men, whisked Norah inside the

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