Chapter 260:

Frustrated, Edgar challenged them, saying, “I saw you let Mr. Reeves in. Why won’t you let me in? That’s not fair!”

The lead bodyguard maintained a cool demeanor and replied, “Apologies, but we’re following direct orders from our superior. I hope you can understand.”

Jake walked over briskly, signaling Edgar not to make a scene.

Edgar fell silent, a sulk marking his expression.

As they moved away, Edgar’s frustration became apparent. “Mr. Reeves, you shouldn’t have made compromises. It’s clear Ewing isn’t fond of you.”

Jake, his gaze fixed ahead, uttered slowly, his response caught Edgar off guard, “It’s actually a good thing if Ewing harbors some bias against me. It means he’s vigilant, which helps safeguard Kallie’s safety. He’s protective of her, and if he’s cautious with me, he’ll be even more so with others. Besides, since he’s made commitments publicly, he’s bound to uphold them.”

Edgar’s worry lingered. “But what if she isn’t Ewing’s cousin?”

his head, dismissing the concern. “Even if that is the case, he won’t backtrack on his decision. Right now, Tyrone needs stability,

deeper meaning in Jake’s words,

was clear. The Reeves family was as

Jake suddenly

a nod and courteously

tense. Members of the Nixon

Sarah looked particularly anxious.

and Stan were also present. The atmosphere was

the mood shifted slightly as Jake approached with an air of calm that contrasted sharply

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an accident. You barely visited, and now that she’s critically ill, how can you remain so composed? Don’t you

this point,

him a mysterious, somewhat eerie, appearance. His unmasked side, though handsome, was marked

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