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.”

affectionately at her. When he turned

tell Elliot, if he dares to be late tonight, he’ll kneel for three

Grant left.

returned with a disheartened

he finishes his mission tonight, he’ll…

furious. Rather than attending his fiancee’s banquet, Elliot chose

was determined to go against him!

front of Sheena, Santiago could only sternly issue another command, “Tell him that

face instantly changed. “A hundred lashes? Sir,

cane on the floor, turned away, and coldly snorted without

deliver the order, “Sir, you know Mr. Jenkins is stubborn. If he’s determined not

Chapter 425

receive the lashes! If he does so,

and he fell into silence.

the shifting emotions between the

seemed to be no simple matter.

strong, ex–military

that in front of Sheena, he could not revoke

was something he could not bring himself to do.

the room, Sheena understood that Santiago was waiting for her to

speak.

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