Chapter 643: A family visitor

Chapter 643: A family visitor

Meanwhile, in the Bennet Mansion...

"Haha..." Penny chuckled as the family gathered in the dining area for dinner. Allison prepared a feast for everyone, especially focusing on Zoren's palate since it was his first night staying over. She wanted him to feel welcome.

Thankfully, everyone was cooperating except for Slater, of course. But that was the least of everyone's worries, as the mood in the dining room was light and warm. Everyone was smiling and laughing, discussing any light topic.

"Wow..." Slater's eyes twinkled as he watched the servants serve dessert. "Mom, did Aunt Jessa prepare this?"

Allison smirked, casting Zoren a knowing look. "It's not Jessa. She was busy looking after Nina."

"Did you make it?" Slater snapped his eyes up at his mother, curiosity swirling in

his gaze.

"Chef Skylar made it," Hugo answered with a shrug, tipping his head in Zoren's direction. "He ordered a lot of them while Chef Skylar was in the country." — to appease his wife, though Hugo kept that detail to himself.

After all, Charles was here, and he was afraid he would berate Zoren for the reason that had angered Penny. Hugo would rather maintain the good mood.

"He did all of this?" Slater furrowed his brows, looking skeptical. He squinted at Zoren suspiciously. "Are you sure you're not lying? Chef Skylar's puddings are the best, but he doesn't make them in bulk. That's what makes them special."

Zoren smiled at his third brother and casually said, "I bribed him."

a finger at Zoren while turning his head to his parents. "He's being shady! He bribes people! Red flag! Red flag

go," Atlas remarked flatly, speaking his mind without intending to hurt his third brother's feelings. His intention was to give him awareness, but the

emergency," Atlas added, trying to coax his brother, but that didn't seem to work. "Stay away

go and was making a huge fuss about it, but she chose to ignore it for her sanity. As she turned her head to Zoren, her eyes caught Haines

earning both Haines's and Hugo's attention.

to the side. Even Haines looked confused by

Haines. "Of course, I'd

supposed to pick up Uncle Wild from the airport?" she

as close with Wild as Penny and Haines were, they had heard a lot about him. Allison even met him once when she visited Penny abroad. However, it had been a short encounter, making it difficult to

head as realization shone in his eyes. But instead of saying anything, he turned to

eight in the evening, Sir

and faced the family. "It's already

scrunching up his nose. "The poor

a shallow breath, giving Haines a conflicted look. "Uncle Haines, I'm sure Uncle Wild has already

deny the deep

this to someone who is basically family? You have a limp, but that doesn't mean you should

"I'm sorry. I forgot

hope he

her tongue. When she noticed Zoren looking at her, she leaned in and whispered,

he wasn't left out of the conversation. Haines, on the other hand, maintained a smile

late, it's better not to

this situation. Don't worry. Wild

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