Kieran gave a slight nod in response to the formal pleasantries.

Seeing that his attitude remained civil, Harrison signaled for Faith to continue

making an effort.

"This is only natural. After all, the Moore family must see this collaboration as

highly important to have sent both of their successors. I'm honored," Kieran said

with a faint smile.

His gaze shifted toward Andy, who had been silent the entire time.

"Just now, Mr. Harrison had Ms. Moore pour me a drink. Shouldn't the Moore

family's young master contribute as well? Otherwise, wouldn't it seem as if Mr.

Harrison favors Ms. Moore, allowing her to interact with Morgan Group while

treating Mr. Andy like he's invisible?"

Harrison froze.

People exchanged glances, their expressions subtly changing.

It was clear to everyone that Faith hadn't been asked to pour the drink to involve

her in the partnership. She had merely been treated like a glorified waitress, a

way for Harrison to belittle her.

Kieran obviously understood that. So why was he reframing it in that way?

Standing on the sidelines, Amelia frowned deeply.

Kieran wouldn't be deliberately raising Faith's status, would he?

If he was... then with just a few words, he was publicly signaling that she had

Morgan Group's backing.

had

wanted to lash out but held

couldn't afford

Only then could he secure his

of the

let Faith keep stepping all over

"Mr. Morgan, what

five filled glasses

don't handle alcohol well, so these will have to

instead."

erupted

entire bottle of

just any liquor—high-proof

that, he might need a hospital visit to get

couldn't take this humiliation, but Harrison held him down with

strained smile onto

this joke a little

sleeve, his movements unhurried. "Do I

joking?"

glance at Cole,

sure

every drop.

with my wife. Enjoy the

everyone."

instinctively parted, making way

in place, his eyes locked on Andy. "Please, go

could Harrison not

all. Kieran was punishing Andy for

with Lila yesterday.

he

She couldn't even secure a man, and now

because of

them calmly, "Mr. Morgan specifically said,

Mr.

gaze swept across

immediately looked away, pretending not to

from behind and gave Kieran a

turning to Amelia.

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