The Man's Decree

Chapter 66 Background Check

After Gary and his family were seated on the couch, Franklin served them coffee right away. He even shouted toward the bedroom, “Maria, Mr. Chance is here. Come down quickly.”

“Franklin, it’s all right. I’m sorry to have interrupted you on such short notice.”

Gary was embarrassed when he saw how welcoming Franklin was.

“Don’t be a stranger. After all, we haven’t seen each other for many years. Therefore, just make yourself at home. I have also made lunch reservations at a hotel so that we can have a wonderful meal together,” Franklin suggested as he poured some coffee for Gary.

At that moment, Maria stepped into the living room. She was dressed in sports attire and had her hair tied in a ponytail, making her look youthful and vibrant.

After sweeping her gaze around, she finally fixated her gaze on Jared. However, she noticed that he was dressed shabbily and looked like a country bumpkin instead of the son of a powerful government official.

“Maria, greet Mr. Chance,” Franklin reminded her.

out insincerely. In fact, the contempt she had for

noticed Maria’s attitude, Franklin was about to lose

back, Gary nodded at her with a

chat, it was obvious that Maria was

the government service after leaving the army. Now that so many years have passed, I’m sure you have achieved a

caused Gary to blush in embarrassment. He

too early for retirement?”

Are you conducting a background check?” Franklin shot her

for such a long

doubts because he knew what kind of person his wife was. The moment she found out that Gary was just an

was just being curious. Why do you have to snap at me?” Frieda rolled her eyes at Franklin. After that,

her. Besides, since they were there to seek Franklin’s help, there was no need to do so either. Hence, he answered awkwardly, “I was

Given the circumstances, he no longer cared about whether he would be humiliated. To him, his ego