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Willard paused for a moment, collecting his thoughts before responding in a calm tone, “Everyone’s eyeing this opportunity, so it’s natural to hear rumors.”

His response dismissed Milo’s concerns without much consideration.

Milo hadn’t expected the conversation to take this turn. But as he thought back to the way Charmaine had spoken about the situation, and the secretive actions of Bennett over the years, he felt a stronger sense of trust in her.

Taking a deep breath, motivated by the company’s best interests, Milo spoke up. “Charmaine told me to pass on a message to you, Jonah. She said we shouldn’t get involved with this project. She’s certain it will end in disaster. It’s up to you whether you believe her or not …

The moment the words left his mouth, the atmosphere in the room shifted dramatically.

The chilling warning hung heavily in the air.

“That’s nonsense!”

Willard had kept his anger in check earlier for Milo’s sake, but the news that Charmaine was behind this only fueled his fury.

Jonah’s expression tightened with frustration. “Milo, if you’re opposing this just because Charmaine said so, that’s reckless.”

Milo quickly tried to explain, “No, Jonah, she spoke with such conviction. I honestly believe what she said!”

Willard was deeply disheartened by his third son’s actions. “How could you be so foolish, listening to that madwoman’s nonsense?”

unable to stay silent, added, “Milo, do you understand what this will do

at Leah. Her lip was trembling, and her eyes were red, though she remained

silence, her strength in enduring this for

their resentment toward Charmaine only

that we’ve finally

Milo’s been deceived by her. What have the Nelsons done to deserve this? Why does she

to me. It’s

“This project is a golden chance. Who wouldn’t want in? What reason could Charmaine have

didn’t explain.”

couldn’t even bring

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after thinking it over, suggested, “Could it be that Mr. Emyr knows

lit up. “Yes, that

rumors,” Willard muttered, but Jonah’s suggestion made him pause. “Jonah, go check it out. See if

track.”

Jonah nodded. “Understood.”

tried to ease the tension. “Let’s cat, let’s eat. The food’s getting cold.”

comforting smile. “Leah, don’t take this to heart. Milo

understand, Mom. Milo and Jonah should

rubbing her

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