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

Grant left.

returned with a disheartened

Jenkins said when he finishes his mission

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 if he dares not to come, add a hundred lashes

changed. “A hundred lashes? Sir, are you serious?”

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

you know Mr. Jenkins is stubborn. If he’s determined not to

Chapter 425

might truly agree to receive the lashes! If he does so,

changed, and he fell

the shifting emotions between the

with lashes seemed to be no simple

a strong,

front of Sheena, he could not revoke

he could not bring himself

Sheena understood that Santiago was waiting for her

speak.

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