politicians.

Chapter 9 Why Regret ?

Chapter 9 Why Regret It?

As for the most powerful families, the Payne family and the Herring family were definitely at the top, as well as the Grant family. The Cooper family could barely enter the circle. The Payne family was the most powerful one among them.

The Payne family had its secret backups in Nemmington. Harold was themanofthemoment in Melcester when he was young.

As Harold was getting older, his health condition was getting worse. He moved to Nemmington for recuperation ten years ago and rarely came back since then. Younger generations heard his name but hardly met him in person.

Harold was in a good mood when seeing them. He said in a loud voice with a smile, "I came back to

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bring my granddaughter home."

"Granddaughter?" Oliva looked at Myrna, who was quietly pushing Harold's wheelchair.

Having fair skin and a slim figure, Myrna appeared stunningly beautiful.

"So it's the girl. She's so beautiful!" Oliva wasn't exaggerating. The Payne family all had delicate facial features, but Myrna's were exceptional.

Harold couldn't help but laugh. "She's so young. It's a bit early to think about appearance."

Despite saying so, Harold didn't bother to hide his pride. He introduced Oliva to Myrna, "Myrna, this is Oliva."

Myrna raised her eyebrows slightly and said sweetly, "Hello, Oliva."

Oliva immediately took off the bracelet from her wrist and stuffed it into Myrna' hand. She said guilty, "Oh my, you're so sweet, Myrna. I didn't know your grandfather took you here for lunch Chapter 9 Why Regret It?

today. Otherwise, I would have prepared a good gift for you. I have worn this bracelet for years, and it's very precious to me. It can bring people good luck. I hope you'll like it."

decline it but failed. After Harold persuaded her, Myrna accepted the

Myrna a gift at their first meeting, Oliva began chatting

of the Stark family, including Celia, were all

stood there still, hesitating whether to talk to

struck by lightning. Her delicate

herse'f, "Aren't Myrna's parents from River Town? How could Oliva know her family?" Chapter 9 Why

only knew him but even deliberately acted to be close to the elderly man

did Myrna know such

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then asked Myrna, "Is Myrna a high school student

about to start her senior

and asked, "Which

and answered casually, "Melcester Central High School. She took a break from school a year ago and had to choose a new one. I asked her opinion, and she thought Melcester

family all heard the

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Central High School despite their absent-mindedness. Stephanie's lips finally drained of color.

thought, "Melcester Central

Myrna going to study

she was taking the high school entrance examination, her family had worked hard to get a place for her in Melcester Central

not in the mood to listen to anything

came back to her senses. She heard her grandma, Amy, greeting Oliva, who was of a higher

that elderly man just

their relationship with

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she replied casually, "Oh, you mean Harold? He's an old

"What kind of friend? Why

Harold had some connections with the higher-ups, so even Oliva must be cautious. She didn't want to reveal Harold's identity to irrelevant people, so she just smiled

painting. Since Harold was a master of painting, Oliva had asked him for

fair for her to

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