Chapter 679
James walked back home, looking completely defeated, only to find his mother in the middle of a phone call.

Ever since he discovered that his mother had some kind of secret connection with Mrs. Sanders, he had been extra cautious about any of her phone conversations. And today, sure enough, he happened to overhear her mentioning Sarah.

"This time, Sarah won't be able to get away for sure. We're allies, I wouldn't lie to you."

"Don't worry, just leave this matter to me. Mrs. Sanders, once your son gets control of Sanders Group, don't forget..."

Mrs. Chancer casually glanced toward the doorway - only to spot her son standing there. She immediately cut herself off, "I'll talk to you later. James just got home."

After hanging up, James walked in, pretending like he hadn't heard anything. "Mom, who were you just talking to on the phone?"

Mrs. Chancer brushed him off lightly,

"Don't overthink it. Just a friend of mine... my card-playing buddy."

believe that excuse. His voice

to do with each other anymore. Please don't

James, have you forgotten your wife is still

had never yelled at her son like this before. But she couldn't forget the other day when she walked into his study and caught him quietly staring at a photo of Sarah - his eyes

wake up. No matter what happens, you and

let out


"I know, Mom."

at home, when Melvin walked through the door, the first thing he saw was Sarah

walked over happily. "Mr. Lambert told me you were coming back these days. I was planning

not a kid anymore, Cousin. After I got off the plane, I went to school to hand in

Melvin chuckled.

Do you even know how to

promise it'll taste great!" Sarah grinned, pushing Melvin out of the kitchen so he wouldn't get in the

warm, delicious aroma filled the air. Melvin stared at the

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