Chapter 979:

Biting her lip, she followed them, choosing a seat two places removed from Sean.

Susanna reached for some food, saying, “Frank filled me in on your predicament. Considering how kind Sean has been, you should show some gratitude. What are you trying to achieve with these antics? Trying to climb the ranks?”

Marlene mustered a polite smile, though it appeared increasingly forced. “I’m truly thankful to Sean. I only wish to look after him. I’m not sure what you mean by ‘climbing the ranks.'”

Tucking her hair behind her ear, Marlene revealed her comely side profile. Her eyes, slightly reddened from the tears, accentuated her fragile appearance.

Yet, her display of vulnerable beauty didn’t catch anyone else’s attention at all.

some food into Susanna’s bowl, advising, “Eat more, talk

hurt, it’s your job to

playful wink, but her demeanor

getting at, Marlene. Don’t even think about trying to get close to Sean. I might not have realized before, but now you’re just setting yourself up for

a disdainful glance at Marlene. She had no desire to give this conniving woman another look. Unfortunately, it was Sean who had brought this

idea when Norah might

you love at

Norah Wilson, who had been missing for

it sound like Norah was still

fork down and

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