Chapter 21

Sanderson’s gift was swiftly assessed by the secretary without even peering inside. He knew it was pricey. This won’t do he said

Hackett had given explicit directives that no gifts were allowed!

Seeing his offering rebuffed Sanderson darkened his face further. Could it be because Lia had offended Griffin tamiy

As he pondered his next move a flashy–convertible roared up the drive, the wrought–iron gates swinging open. The secretary stepped aside, calling out respectfully. “Mr. Griffin”

Yates waved casually in acknowledgment and cruised through the entrance.

Sanderson deepened his frown

Yates appeared unperturbed, a clear sign that Hackett’s illness was just an excuse.

Sanderson couldn’t just loiter here, which would only serve to annoy them further As he was about to turn and leave to devise another plan, the car reversed back towards him, and Yates called out uncertainly. “Cordelia’s father?

He had seen Sanderson on various other occasions.

Sanderson nodded with composure. “That’s right.”

At that, Yates hurried out of his car, his manner suddenly transformed to one of courteous urgency. “Mr. Delaney, are you here for a visit? Please, come inside!”

Sanderson was momentarily dumbfounded. What was happening?

The secretary was equally bewildered. “Mr. Griffin, Hackett said…”

Yates cut him off with impatience, “Whatever it is, we’ll discuss it inside. Keeping guests waiting at the door isn’t the way of the Griffin family, is it?”

The secretary was left to wonder. Since when did Yates care about hospitality? But the secretary dared not voice his thoughts.

Inside the living room, Yates spoke, “Mr. Delaney, please take a seat. I’ll go call my grandpa.”

Glancing at the gift in Sanderson’s hand, he added, “Is this for us? Let me take it inside for you.”

Sanderson nodded, feeling awkward, and settled onto a nearby couch.

balcony soaking up the sun.

visitor, Yates

not seeing anyone for a

his grandfather’s beard, “Gramps, this is a

Yates” hand away, “Show some respect!”

the gift box in curiosity, “Who’s the guest that’s got you

gift into his hands, “This one you have to accept!”

sighed, “You don’t understand. There’s a big shot in town. If I accept gifts

did not want to embarrass his grandfather. But if they

“Ill see if the gift is expensive If not, you can accept it,

a familiar tea box

examined the box of St. Helena Coffee “Gramps, why does this gift look so familiar?”

was raced with realization:

course, it was familiar. It

too treasured to drink,

Wait…

it was an

the Griffin family had no daughters to wed!

swallowed nervously, clutching the coffee, “Does the Delaney family

there’s two in senior year. One’s betrothed to the Foster family, forgot her name. The other… well, her name’s Cordelia

found a few days ago…And Mr. Watkins had

together, Hackett zeroed in on the connection,

“The guy from the Delaney

father!” Yates

That was Mr.

pretenses, he clutched the coffee and

was fraught with anxiety.

Just then, he heard footsteps and Hackett’s voice calling. “Quickly, get our guest a cup of our finest black tea!” With

rose to greet him, but Hackett approached with an almost ingratiating air, ‘Mr. Sanderson, my apologies for

hastily. “I’m the one who’s

bowing further, and guided him back to the couch, “Not

for words, “Mr. Hackett,

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