Chapter 293

Blake couldn’t help but wonder if their blood ties were influencing him.

“Okay, that’s enough.” Blake raised his chin at Glenn. “I’ll take her to Grandfather first, and I’ll be back soon. Just wait for me by the pond at the back.”

Glenn nodded and left right away.

Once Glenn had left, Blake directed another stern gaze at Pearl. “Come on, let’s go. Don’t say too much in front of Grandfather.”

Pearl scoffed, unimpressed. “No need to boss me around. I know what I’m doing.”

“Whatever.” Blake couldn’t be bothered to engage in further conversation with her and led her directly to the main hall.

intrigued by the presence of Pearl, whom they had never met before. They had heard about

entered the hall confidently. Upon seeing her delicate face, the assembled

as they began to harbor ulterior motives. They realized that even Beah, once considered the most beautiful

impression on them. This contrasted sharply with the reports they had heard, describing Pearl as an awkward

Pearl’s actual demeanor did not align with

to the other guests, her attention focused on an elderly man in his sixties seated at the head of the room. He was gazing at her with watery eyes.

the patriarch

the sight of Pearl’s striking resemblance to Beah, he managed to control his emotions. “You must

to the Jordans didn’t evoke strong feelings within her, as she had never interacted with them before.

composed himself. “Master Jordan? You should call me ‘Grandfather,’ Pearl. Please come closer so I can have a better look at you. You’ve grown into such a lovely young lady.” He gestured for Pearl to approach, but the latter remained where she

“What’s the matter?”

close to people I’m not familiar with, and we’ve

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