The Heiress’ Return: Six Brothers at Her Beck and Call

Chapter 1404 Smelling the Schemes from Miles Away

Alejandro’s subordinate, who was sitting beside him, understood the underlying message of Kenton’s words.

“Mr. Calico, that sly fox clearly intends to keep us under his thumb. Even if we succeed this time, he’ll probably use this to threaten us again in the future!”

Alejandro flicked the ash from his cigarette. “We’ll see it through since we’ve already agreed to help him with this matter. Leave the rest to me.”

Soon, Alejandro and his team headed to the restaurant they had agreed upon.

Cyrus and Wynter arrived first and reserved a private room, making sure all the signature dishes and delicacies were prepared in advance.

A knock was heard before the waiter escorted Alejandro and his men inside.

Cyrus immediately stood up to show his respect. He glanced toward Wynter only to realize that she had no intention to stand. Wynter remained seated despite a few nudges from Cyrus urging her to do the same given that they were key to their plan.

Alejandro noticed Wynter’s demeanor and immediately dismissed the recent rumors about her. He thought she lacked manners and didn’t have a proper upbringing. With that impression in mind, he took the seat at the head of the table.

helpless dealing with Wynter. She was the one who insisted on having him arrange this meeting yet was acting indifferent now that the guests had arrived. However, he chose not to press

further.

of Glenfiddich from the center of the table and poured a glass for each of the officials

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drink, he returned to his seat and raised his glass. “Thank you all for coming. Let me offer this toast

good job training Cyrus in handling high–level officials, even when they led him astray

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of the liquor, acknowledging Cyrus‘ toast. After all, the Whitmans were still an influential family in

I haven’t had much interaction with the Whitman family,

promptly, “It’s an honor that our small endeavors are noticed

her intention to create this outcome.

business and negotiations, one must never lower their status too much, even when seeking favors, Maintaining one’s

discussion back to the main topic. “Mr. Calico,

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