NovelEnglish"Mr. and Mrs. Wilkie, Mr. Sumner said he's not seeing anyone today. Please go back," the servant informed them. Raymond's expression darkened.
This wasn't simply a refusal to see guests-it was clear they didn't want to see them at all.
He had just witnessed Theo being escorted inside moments earlier.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtForcing a smile, he said, "It's fine. We'll wait here. If Mr. Sumner changes his mind, please let us know." The servant's expression remained indifferent as he replied, "Suit yourselves." With that, the door was shut in their faces.
Wren frowned. "He refuses to see us. Why are we still waiting here? It's freezing cold..." "Shut up!" Raymond snapped, his voice frigid. "If it weren't for your foolish actions, I wouldn't be begging Damon to forgive us. From now on, stay out of matters involving Jane and Gabriel. Don't show up in front of Nyla again, I'll divorce you!" Wren stiffened, unable to respond. She could only glare at Raymond, her emotions tangled between anger and helplessness.
It was her fault for acting impulsively and dragging Raymond's company into the mess.
"Fine," she muttered, her gaze dropping as she turned away from him.
The two of them stood outside the villa for over two hours before the door finally opened again. Theo stepped out, surprised to see Raymond. "Uncle Raymond, you're here to see Mr. Sumner?" Although they shared the ssurname, their relationship was distant, limited to occasional meetings during holidays or special occasions.
"Yeah... I heard about the partnership between the Wilkie Group and Prospectus Technology. Did you cto discuss business with Mr. Sumner?" Raymond asked.
Theo didn't want to reveal too much and simply nodded. "Yes, I have swork to do. I'll be leaving now." Raymond quickly stepped forward, his expression troubled. "Theo, I've never asked you for a favor before, but could you helpwith something?" "What is it, Uncle Raymond?" Theo asked.
Raymond explained, "It's... well, Wren misunderstood that Mr. Sumner's girlfriend, Nyla, was involved in Jane's marriage to Gabriel. She caused trouble at Prospectus Technology, and now she regrets it.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"She insisted we chere to apologize in person to Mr. Sumner and Ms. Kinsey, but Mr. Sumner is still angry and refuses to meet with us. Could you speak to him and ask him to see us—" Before he could finish, Theo immediately refused, "Uncle Raymond, that's not fair. You're puttingin a difficult position. Do you really think I have the influence to get Mr. Sumner to meet with us?" Seeing Theo's displeasure, Raymond quickly added, "All you need to do is speak to Mr. Sumner and ask him to meet with us. You don't have to ask for any special favors-just let him know we're here. I'll owe you one, alright?" Theo rolled his eyes. Did they really think he had the power to get Damon to see them?
"Uncle Raymond, I don't have that kind of influence. I'm not about to beg for you. You're on your own with E this one," Theo said. He then brushed past him and got into his car, driving off without a second glance.
Raymond's expression soured as he watched Theo's car disappear. He Lo.m realized that Theo was only being NO polite by calling him "Uncle Raymond." There was no way he truly respected him. Wren huffed angrily. "Theo has no manners! He didn't even greetproperly. No upbringing!" Raymond shot her a cold look. "Greet you? Do you think you deserve that?" Wren paled.
Staring at him with disbelief, she asked, "What do you mean by that, Raymond? Why don't I deserve it? No matter what, I'm still your wife!"
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