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Joel’s question hung in the air as Fabian remained silent, a subtle understanding flashing across Joel’s face. “Mr. Evans, if you already know, then why still go through with the meeting?”

At first, Fabian had not suspected Zane’s involvement. It wasn’t until the meeting time and location were set with Jeremy that Fabian began to find the arrangement suspicious.

The Murphy Family was too prominent in Sivro to be this short–sighted or naive.

Choosing such a moment and such a distant location made no sense unless there was more to it.

The timing was too perfect, coinciding with Elysia’s school dismissal, and the café was far enough to make a simple meeting feel like an inconvenient detour.

The connection, once made, was obvious. Fabian thought it through and immediately understood.

“This is Zane’s gift to me,” Fabian said, his voice dry with a hint of amusement. “Why would I refuse?”

“But Mr. Evans,” Joel persisted, “you said Mr. Murphy doesn’t really want to discuss business. Why would Mr. Hartley go through all this effort? What’s his purpose? And a gift?”

Fabian’s gaze turned distant. “The Murphy Family has much interest in the western district plot and doesn’t want to sell it out. Through the meeting, Zane provided an opportunity. If I go through with this, the outcome could be uncertain.”

Joel, confused by the deeper implication, switched tracks. “But why would Mr. Hartley do all this?”

Fabian didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he lifted his eyes, staring out the window, seemingly lost in thought. Joel’s mind raced. “You mean Ms. Evans?”

“Smart boy.” Fabian lowered his head and continued, “This was a tactic. Zane’s goal was to get me away.”

“So, you didn’t let me pick up Ms. Evans because you already knew Mr. Hartley would be involved?” Joel said.

“Exactly,” Fabian affirmed.

“But aren’t you worried about Ms. Evans being alone with Mr. Hartley?” Joel asked carefully.

Fabian’s tone remained steady. “Why would I be worried? I don’t particularly like Zane, but Elysia does.”

Joel glanced at Fabian in the rearview mirror, contemplating his words. ‘Has Mr. Evans‘ doting on Ms. Evans reached the extent that he is willing to let go of this matter?‘ he thought.

“And Elysia is like a bird meant to fly freely. I don’t

Mr. Evans,” Joel responded quietly.

of satisfaction as he

his best. Zane had asked him to hold Fabian up. If they chose to

the city center, just the drive there

it would definitely be evening by

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me, what could go wrong?‘ Jeremy grinned inwardly.

having Zane express gratitude to him, Jeremy only hoped that Zane could help bring him and Nicole together.

himself strolling alongside Nicole, hand in hand, his excitement made his grin widen,

lit up when he saw them. “Mr. Hartley, Elysia, please,

tone slightly playful. “Elysia, Mr. Hartley has been waiting for you for quite

to him. I didn’t miss him.” Vincent’s voice rang out

“Ah,

back to Zane, his voice rising in pitch.

“Go,” Vincent urged.

said in a low voice before

forward, and Vincent, sitting on the couch, turned to face her, his expression

front of him, her voice softening. “Mr. Hartley, the moment I had free

blinked her big eyes.

I don’t push you, you won’t have

wanted to come earlier, but Zane told me you were away in Jorlandia for a seminar,

behind Elysia. His expression turned even

“If it weren’t for

“Mr. Hartley, Zane is right. If he hadn’t come to pick me up, I wouldn’t have known you were back.”

didn’t like Zane, he couldn’t bring himself to

changed his tone. “Fine. Since Elysia says so, I won’t hold

then, Faelan returned with a tray of coffee, but when he overheard the conversation,

to be dismissed

Zane always making Mr. Hartley unhappy? It seems as if Elysia were

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sat down. Vincent

up and sat next to Vincent. “Elysia,