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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?”

understand what this will do

Leah. Her lip was trembling, and

in enduring this for

toward Charmaine only grew.

been ruining our family. Now that we’ve finally caught a

by her. What have the Nelsons done to deserve this? Why does she

to me. It’s really-”

was too angry to look at him. “This project is a golden chance. Who wouldn’t

She didn’t

insane!” Willard couldn’t even bring himself to

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Mr. Emyr knows something we don’t? Maybe there’s information we’re

lit up. “Yes, that

suggestion made him pause. “Jonah, go check it out. See if there’s any truth to it. And talk to

track.”

Jonah nodded. “Understood.”

quickly tried to ease the tension. “Let’s cat, let’s eat. The

Leah some food, giving her a comforting smile. “Leah, don’t take this to heart. Milo

Mom. Milo and Jonah should

rubbing her eyes as she continued

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