Chapter 1031

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Kolton wasn’t sure about the Quinnell family’s internal matters, but Wynter’s words drew his attention to Shane.
“What nonsense are you spouting to Mr. Pennington?” Shane’s face tumed red with anger. “When have I ever abandoned you?”
Wynter replied slowly, “I have proof, but answer me first. Can you honestly say you treat Naomi well because you care about her and not just because her horos benefits you?”
“I” Shane started to speak.
Yet, Wynter cut him off. “Don’t lie. Mr. Pennington is watching. Swearing falsely before a cultivator could lead to dire consequences.”
Shane believed in this, and the more he believed, the more fearful he became. He fell silent and could only clench his fists.
Kolton couldn’t stand it any longer. “Ms. Quinnell, you can’t treat your biological father this way. Heaven is watching.”
“Let it watch, then,” Wynter said recklessly, as if daring the heavens to act against her. “Mr. Pennington, you might not know, but I’m the last person to be emotionally manipulated.
“If someone treats me well, I reciprocate. If someone wrongs me, I will surely seek revenge, even if it’s my father.”
Wynter glanced around the room. “As for others, that goes double.”
She then lifted her gaze and smiled at Fabian. “I have my grandpa’s support, anyway. Right, Grandpa?”
“Yes.” Fabian stepped forward.
There was not a trace of reproach in his expression. He placed his hand on Wynter’s head and ruffled her
hair gently. “Her temper is just like mine.”
Albert also stepped up. His gaze was full of affection as he looked at Wynter.
“Not only do you have Grandpa’s support, but also mine. Oh, and about the question you asked earlier. If
you don’t want to work with them, we won’t.”
Albert finally voiced his long–held defiance.
His eyes scanned the room before finally resting on Declan. He didn’t spare a glance for his supposed
first love“, whom everyone thought he couldn’t forget.
Instead, he gently assisted Fabian and spoke respectfully, “Wynter insisted on waiting for you. I dared not
make a move here.”
“She’s full of surprises,” Fabian said, clearly pleased.
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Albert smiled, too. “Yes, she didn’t reveal her plans to me, either
store for us.”
Their harmony left everyone wide–eyed.
ve no idea what surprise she has in
Wasn’t it said that Albert had always been at odds with Fabian due to his refusal to marry for the family? This was nothing like being at odds.
Shane was also dumbfounded. He knew Albert had been distant toward Fabian before going abroad.
At that time, Albert had someone he loved, but Fabian adamantly opposed and even sent him abroad.
The two had clearly harbored resentment. So, how had things changed so drastically? What resolved their conflict?
Jolene had assured him everything was progressing smoothly.
Shane’s head was spinning. This was nothing like he had imagined.
Witnessing this scene, Declan felt his heart skip a beat. Unlike Shane, who was slow to react, Declan realized immediately that they were putting on a show.
Fortunately, he didn’t betray any emotion. However, just as he was prepared to approach and play his part, a sudden sound came from the backyard.
The familiar, unnerving cawing sent a chill down people’s spines. Was it the crow from last night?
Declan’s fingers twitched as the cawing continued incessantly.
Shane, irritated, blurted out, “What is that noise? It’s so annoying!”