James shot Angelo a quick glance and simply said, "Just don't overdo it."

Hearing this, Angelo perked up as if he'd been given a free pass. "Alright, I'll just have a quick chat with that old witch..."

Before he could finish, James gave him another look. Angelo quickly corrected himself, "Mrs. Bea Burke I mean."

James looked away, and Angelo started to tidy up in front of the mirror. He took a pair of gold-rimmed glasses from his pocket, ensuring he looked his best, then adjusted the hair at his temples. Angelo wiped the mischievous grin off his face and said seriously, "Viona, to the study."

"Yes, sir!"

Viona led Angelo out.

In the study, Angelo sat at the desk, trying out different poses before settling into a relaxed one. Outside, Viona announced, "Sir, Mrs. Bea Burke has arrived."

"Alright," Angelo said indifferently. "Let her in."

Bea walked in wearing a white dress, her every movement exuding the grace of an old-world socialite. Angelo looked her up and down - not bad at all. For

anything like his mom. How had those ridiculous rumors started that his mom was a stand-in for this old lady?

to offer me a seat?" Bea's voice snapped Angelo back

get Bea another

"Yes, sir."

Viona prepared the tea, Angelo said, "My father and I are usually swamped with business, so please excuse us if

don't mind, but you two are

hardly ever

1

and continued, "It's my first time leaving Devonport, I didn't mean to trouble you, but I've

of help

get straight to the point. Your father and I were close

be too

Kiran, would it?"

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