Chapter 71

Zachary averted his gaze and responded indifferently. "Yeah, sure."

Malcolm assumed Zachary didn't believe him. "Let's head to the guest hall now. Just you wait. I'll prove it to you!"

"Alright. Let's go."

At that moment, the guest reception hall was still being prepared. As Clifford's daughter-in-law, Shannon was overseeing the preparations.

"It's Mr. Lane Senior's birthday. Keep a close eye on everything," she reminded the butler while trimming a flower arrangement. "Also, if there are any suitable young ladies from prestigious families, let me know."

Years had passed, but Daphne still hadn't conceived Xavier's child. So, she had no choice but to consider other options.

* "Understood, Ma'am." The butler then left.

When he reached the door, he noticed Malcolm and Zachary, "Mr. Malcolm," he called out. Malcolm waved at him, and the butler tactfully left.

Shannon had never been fond of her grandnephew. Whenever she saw him, she just pretended to be cordial in front of others. After all, he wasn't her own grandson.

looked over impatiently and was about to ask him to go and play

young Xavier. Snapping out

"Yes, Ma'am."

H

that she hadn't yet placed in

that the first person he'd meet would be his grandmother-the woman who had once bullied

two boys over. Malcolm introduced Shannon to Zachary. "This is my Uncle

"I see."

eyes never left Zachary: The resemblance was uncanny. was as if he were a carbon copy of Xavier as a child. Zachary was a keen observer. He noticed her gaze and

Malcolm greeted her

nodded at

It

1/2

+15 BONUS

and greeted her politely, "Hello,

innocent voice instantly melted Shannon's ice-cold demeanor. She bent down and focused all her attention on Zachary. He not only looked like

"What's your n

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255