“What will happen if the Murphys opened the box and realized they had been fooled?” I questioned.

“They had the fake box, which had no openings. Unfortunately, that also means they will continue to hound us, so we are in for more trouble,” Ashton smiled and predicted.

“At the end of the day, the Murphys are after money. They are already very wealthy. Why the obsession with money?” I sighed.

Before we knew it, we had arrived at the Stovall residence. The compound was brightly lit. The housekeeper and a few staff were waiting for us. The housekeeper greeted us, handed our car key to the valet, and led us into the house.

The table was already set, but only Louis was in.

“Letty, you have arrived! Come, dinner is ready. Let’s eat.” Louis came up to warmly welcome us.

After greeting Louis, I looked around and realized John was not around. “John is not back yet?”

“He is on his way. We shan’t wait for him. Let’s get started.” Louis showed us to our seats and instructed the maids to serve dinner.

Just as we got seated, we heard a car driving in. “This rascal sure has a good sense of timing. He will appear right on the dot when dinner is served,” Louis derided.

you to come this early. I thought the two of you will only

look and scowled when I caught sight of his

get out!” Louis

could even warm the seat?” He then turned to Yvonne, who was standing next to him and urged, “Yvonne, present the gift you bought specially for

to Louis with a big smile and a gift box in hand. “Uncle Louis, Johnny said you enjoy tea. I hope you will like this premium.

tea with both hands and had a perfect smile on her face. She looked every inch a well-mannered,

the socialites was not wasted after all. She had learned a lot from those ladies. If I had not

miracles, transforming her into a

her hands. His dark gaze was on John. “What are you

from her hand. If you want to nag at me, do wait till everyone leaves after dinner. If you flare now, you will spoil the day for all

Yvonne, placed it next to Louis, and led her to sit at the table. “What is everyone waiting for? Let’s

stood up, and poured Louis

staring sternly at John. He looked like

was supposed to be a family dinner, so Yvonne’s presence was not welcomed. John clearly understood

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