Chapter 311



Ronald and Lareal snapped to attention. "Mr. Lennon!" they exclaimed.

Charles glanced up at Peter. "What are you doing here?"

With a sly smile and a quirk of his eyebrow, Peter leaned casually against the door. "I haven't seen you lose your temper like this in years," he said, his eyes hinting at something deeper.

Charles scowled at him. "What's your point?"

Peter just shrugged. "She's a woman. Don't you think you're being a bit harsh?" He then caught the sharp look in Charles's eyes. "Oh? Seems like you haven't changed since you treated my sister's foster mother the same way three years ago."

him grew tense. He locked eyes with Charles, and without a word, a fierce showdown

who would come out on top. Meanwhile, Ronald and Lareal were caught in the middle. They exchanged helpless

Peter let out a disdainful huff. "Don't think for a

knee lightly with his long fingers. "You're talking to me like that?

he quickly calmed himself. "She's gone!" he said, with a barely-there smile. "I'm warning you! This is the last

got up, walked over to Peter, and gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "My aunt and uncle are waiting for her too. If you're

glanced at

just

it. With what Annie had done today, she would not have stood a chance with Charles's usual approach. It was

her go Charles said firmly, massaging his wrist. "Tell him that if he can't handle her, I won't hesitate to step in." His voice was icy as he turned

go right now and take the person back to Cody. I won't

had a skeptical expression and eyed Lareal. "Just whose team are

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