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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.

problem. I’m not so petty,” Fabian continued. “And Elysia is

Mr. Evans,” Joel responded quietly.

of satisfaction as he eagerly awaited Fabian’s arrival. He was confident that his plan

his best. Zane had asked him to hold Fabian up. If they chose to have the talk in the

they chose a place far away from the city center, just the

then if they had a casual conversation for a while, it would definitely

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lucky. With a friend like me, what could go

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

in hand, his excitement made his

Faclan. His eyes lit up when

toward Elysia, his tone slightly playful. “Elysia, Mr. Hartley has been waiting for

didn’t miss him.”

up. “Ah, yes, I

before turning back to Zane, his voice rising in pitch.

“Go,” Vincent urged.

you,” Faelan said in a low voice before rushing off to prepare coffee.

his expression serious. “Elysia,

as she squatted in front of him, her voice softening. “Mr. Hartley, the moment I had free time, I

her big eyes.

deepened, though his voice remained light. “If I don’t push you, you won’t have any sense of urgency. I’m starting to suspect

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

quietly behind Elysia. His expression turned

and matter–of–fact. “If it weren’t

a playful smile on her face, “Mr. Hartley, Zane is

hesitated, hearing Elysia’s defense. Though he didn’t like Zane, he couldn’t bring himself to stay mad at him with Elysia standing up for him.

says so, I won’t

but when he overheard the conversation, his smile froze.

to be dismissed

but wonder, “Why is Zane always making Mr. Hartley unhappy? It seems as if Elysia

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placed the cups down and sat down. Vincent helped Elysia up. “Elysia, sit beside

sat next to Vincent. “Elysia, listen to me,” he began.