Chapter 484

As soon as I opened the door, a man I didn’t recognize was standing outside. He was dressed in a finely tailored suit and vest, tall and dignified, with a dark coat casually draped over one arm. He appeared to be in his early thirties, yet there was an air of deep, inscrutable authority about him… like an elder.

I didn’t recall ever meeting this man, so I was momentarily taken aback. “Hello, who are you looking for?”

“Hello.” He nodded slightly, “I’m looking for Ike Taylor.”

“Ike?” My brain froze for a moment, then it clicked, and I asked with a smile, “You mean Ike?”

“Yes.”

“And you are…?”

“I’m his father, Herbert Taylor.”

“…Alright.”

speaking instantly reminded me of the few times Ike had mentioned his dad–calling him an old–fashioned guy. Herbert didn’t rudely peer past me into the house but

families. They were known for being both low–key and deeply connected. Yet, Herbert didn’t come

a friendly smile, “Would you mind if I

After saying this, he stepped aside towards the elevator

to make

out my phone and dialed Edith Ford, “Edith, Ike’s dad is here. He says there’s a family dinner and he

up?” Edith sounded annoyed, “Hand

I went over to Herbert. “Mr. Taylor, Edith wants to

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Edith start to go

tone was softer than when he’d spoken

came

bad. I should’ve kept calling until

get

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