Chapter 856
He couldn’t stop himself from asking, “Mr. Lancaster, isn’t Ms. Sterling coming p>
Harrison paused, his gaze, as deep and cold as a winter pool, landing on him with unnerving pressure.
“Mr. Calderon seems very disappointed p>
Lester belatedly realized his own forwardness. He pressed his lips together and stood up awkwardly. “My apologies… Mr. Lancaster, please, have a seat p>
The two men sat facing each other, the atmosphere palpably tense and awkward.
But if anyone was uncomfortable, it was only Lester. Harrison appeared completely at ease. As a waiter poured a cup of tea, he calmly broke the silence. “Regarding my wife, thank you for your help, Mr. Calderon. This is a small token of our gratitude. I hope you will accept it p>
As he spoke, the man’s long, powerful fingers slid a file across the table.
Lester was taken aback. He gave it a cursory glance, and despite his usual calm demeanor, he couldn’t help but be shocked by Mr. Lancaster’s generosity.
It was a reward of absolute, staggering sincerity.
But Lester didn’t want it at all. He shook his head. “Mr. Lancaster, you don’t need to give me this. It was merely a small favor. Besides, Ms. Sterling and I have a certain connection p>
Before he could finish, the temperature in the room plummeted.
Harrison’s sharp, piercing gaze fixed on Lester. “-But I have no desire for a man who covets my wife to continue this ‘connection’ with her. Do you understand, Mr. Calderon p>
Lester’s breath caught in his throat. He was rendered speechless.
After a few seconds of silence, he shook his head again. “Putting that aside, Ms. Sterling saved my life before. That was a much greater debt than the one I am owed now. Let’s just say this repays her kindness. There is no need for you to give me these things, Mr. Lancaster p>
Harrison’s dark eyes narrowed.
That was not the answer he wanted to hear.
The reward was substantial, but he didn’t care about the cost as long as it achieved his goal-
His goal was simple: to make Lester cut all ties with Anastasia.
But it was clear that Mr. Calderon had seen through his intentions and was refusing. This did not please Harrison in the slightest.
As they locked eyes, the air around them grew steadily colder.
Just then, the door to the private room was pushed open again— “Sorry I’m late p>
The girl’s vibrant voice broke through the heavy atmosphere, shattering the tension.
Both men simultaneously smoothed their expressions, turning to the doorway with neutral faces.
Anastasia’s beautiful figure appeared at the entrance.
Harrison spoke in a warm tone, “What brought you here so quickly? How is Grandma p>
“Don’t worry, Grandma’s fine. It was
just an old issue acting up. I
I.ne
prescribed some medication, and if
all goes well she should be fine after taking it for a while p>
Only then did d’Anastasia turn to
Lester with an apologetic
explanation: “I’m so sorry, Mr. Calderon ran into a small. emergency on my way out an elderly family member wasn’t feeling weff, which is why I’m late. I’m sure my hubby already explained, right? I hope you can forgive my tardiness p>
Harrison explained?
Lester looked at the man across from him.
Harrison coolly met his gaze.
Lester, who had received no
explanation at all and had been let
by Harrison’s words to believe Anastasia wasn’t coming today: “