Lennon took a deep breath, trying to stay composed. It was probably Colby who had invited this troublemaker.

Why did Odie have to show up today, of all days? The moment Lennon laid eyes on him, he knew Odie was up to no good.

"Sir, it's a day of celebration. The man has come to offer his congratulations. Turning him away would spoil the festive mood, wouldn't it?"

"Yes, sir. Why not let Mr. Odie come in for a toast?"

With everyone around him urging him to be gracious, Lennon realized that on such a beautiful, sunny day, he couldn't let Odie ruin the mood. So, he kept quiet.

Seeing Lennon relent, those who had been surrounding Odie backed off.

"Mr. Odie, your seat is over here," the butler said, stepping forward to guide him.

Odie merely glanced around at the merchants, who scattered like mice at the sight of a cat. Finally, he looked around, pointed to Lennon's table, and said, "I want to sit there." "Mr. Odie, that's the head table, reserved only for close family members."

like a distant relative, doesn't she? And since when did Angelo and Sandy from the Pollard family become relatives

with sheer audacity: "I've set my sights on that table. Either let me sit at the head table, or I'll have someone come and wreck

here? I'm not happy about this!" Sandy couldn't even bear

Sandy a cold look and said, "Ms. Sandy, I suggest you keep your

"You..."

Angelo held her back. "Can you tone down your temper a bit? This is Summerfield, not some foreign land. Odie has the power here to

"I..."

let's eat!" Angelo said, trying to defuse the awkward situation. "When's lunch?

Angelo's unusual behavior caught

led a group to trashhis business, the Mintons,

He

gaze on him, as lethal as a serpent's. He tensed

was bad, really

were sworn enemies Angelo had thought he'd never have to face Odie, but here they were, enemies meeting eye to eye. If it weren't for Colby and Sophie's wedding today, Odie might have

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255