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.

meet you!” Maria called out insincerely. In fact, the contempt she

can you—” When he noticed Maria’s attitude, Franklin

holding Franklin back, Gary nodded at her with a

it was obvious that Maria was

the army. Now that so many years have passed, I’m sure you have achieved a very

question had caused Gary to blush in embarrassment. He then replied awkwardly, “No, I… I have left

that too early for retirement?” Frieda exclaimed

questions? Are you conducting a background check?” Franklin shot her a

off the moment Gary and his family arrived. After running a company for such a

he didn’t reveal his doubts because he knew what kind of person his wife was. The moment she found out that Gary was just an

snap at me?” Frieda rolled her eyes at Franklin. After that,

Gary knew that it was impossible to hide it from her. Besides, since they were there to seek Franklin’s help, there was no

Franklin. Given the circumstances, he no longer cared about