Chapter 302

Marvin was involved too, so there was no need to keep Neville in the dark about what had happened.

After hearing the whole story, Neville couldn't help but chuckle.

"You two really are something else."

It was only then that Mr. Burton noticed a strikingly handsome young man

standing behind Stella and Abby.

"And who might this be?" he asked.

Stella introduced him, "This is Neville Connolly, Marvin's father."

Mr. Burton gave Neville a once-over, stroking his chin thoughtfully.

"Hm... Marvin doesn't look much like you."

eyes-he felt sure he'd

smiled. "Marvin takes after his

I can to recover what you lost. But please, don't bother calling Jasper-he's not going to say

and mean-spirited. You're not young anymore, there's no need to let him get under your

warned, "He's got the Wilkinson Group backing him, and he never lets a grudge go. Going up against him head-on

might get caught in the crossfire. But Mr. Burton lifted his chin defiantly. "I don't

way he'd let

she

decided. Let Mr.

what came

in Stella's eyes. She'd simply make herself

and Jasper's smug voice

To what do I owe the pleasure? Calling to beg

ask nicely. Oh, and Rachel's really taken a liking to your cooking— how about you whip up some special meals for her for a month? Do that, and I'll put in a good word for you. Sound

"Cut the crap, you little punk! Who do you think you are, wrecking my store? Got a

realizing it was Mr.

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