Chapter 1257:

Alan didn’t miss a beat. “Nope.”

Kevin’s expression dropped. Cold. Icy. This man was testing every ounce of his patience.

“Then I’ll leave you to it,” he said stiffly. “No point sticking around. I’ll be back tomorrow.”

He stood, adjusting his jacket. As he passed Donna, his tone turned cutting. “He might be protecting you now, but not forever. I will get my kids back.”

Alan’s expression darkened. That was it. “You’re pretty confident for someone who hasn’t raised these two in the past five years,” he shot back. “What makes you think you have any right to claim them now?”

Kevin snapped. “Alan Briggs! Stay out of this. It’s none of your business.”

usual irritating smirk was back. “Doesn’t

he was about to blow a fuse. This guy had

warn you,” Kevin said, his voice low and tight. “The Briggs Group might be a giant, but with the four other families working together, you’re not walking away from this with anything.”

didn’t flinch. Just raised an eyebrow, still

narrowed his eyes. “Of course.”

half-smirk, voice as casual as ever. “If I’m not mistaken, Noel

blinked, confused. “What’s that


to be my cousin’s best friend.” Alan’s grin widened. “So tell me—do you really

somewhere else now—completely taken over by thoughts of Greta. The man who used to be

families are enough,” he snapped, jaw

your

a shrug. “But if you upset Mina

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