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."

of recognition in his eyes-he felt sure he'd seen

"Marvin takes after his mother

Burton, I'll do what I can to recover what you lost. But please, don't bother

You're not young anymore, there's no need to let him get under

then warned, "He's got the Wilkinson Group backing him, and he never lets a grudge go.

was just an ordinary elderly man; Stella worried he might get caught in the crossfire. But Mr. Burton lifted his chin defiantly. "I don't care!

resigned. She knew his temperament-there was no way he'd let this go without getting something off

she dialed

Let Mr. Burton

what came

in Stella's eyes. She'd simply make

almost immediately, and Jasper's smug

the pleasure? Calling to beg me for help? Trying to patch things up with Haynie, are

nicely. Oh, and Rachel's really taken a liking to your cooking— how about you whip up some

punk! Who do you think you are, wrecking my store?

realizing it was Mr. Burton, then burst into

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