Chapter 425

Sheena was filled with suspicion,

During her distracted moments, Santiago continued speaking, “Eli is genuinely concerned about you. But, Sheena, you’ve been back for a few days. Have you two met? What’s your first impression of him?

“No, Grandpa Santiago,” Sheena replied. “These past few days, I’ve tried to arrange a meeting with him. However, it seems he’s intentionally avoiding me, so we haven’t had the chance to meet.”

Santiago’s expression grew grim. “He actually did that?”

Santiago called the butler, Grant, into the room and instructed, “Go and fetch Elliot. What’s he up to? Why is he avoiding Sheena?”

“Yes, sir.”

Sheena maintained a smile, engaging in casual conversation and drinking tea with Santiago.

Ten minutes later, Grant returned.

“Sir, Mr. Jenkins isn’t coming tonight. He said he’s on a mission.”

“What urgent mission requires him to skip his fiancee’s banquet? It has been two days! This rascal!” Santiago slammed his cane on the floor. Trying not to scold him too harshly in front of Sheena, he reassured her, “Sheena, don’t worry. Even if I have to drag him here, I’ll make sure that boy comes.”

Sheena did not argue, smiling obediently. “Anything you say, Grandpa Santiago.”

at her. When he turned to Grant, his expression turned stern.

to be late tonight, he’ll kneel for three days and

Grant left.

minutes later, he returned with a

he finishes his mission tonight, he’ll… accept

than attending his fiancee’s banquet, Elliot chose to face punishment!

was determined to

that if he dares not to come, add a hundred lashes to the punishment!”

“A hundred lashes? Sir,

his cane on the floor, turned away, and coldly snorted

the order, “Sir, you know Mr. Jenkins is

Chapter 425

does so, do we really intend to whip

he

the shifting emotions between the two men.

seemed

strong, ex–military man like Elliot to

said that in front of Sheena, he could

beating Elliot was something he could not bring himself

understood that Santiago was waiting for her

speak.

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