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friend. | managed to fend them off. Who would have thought that within a few days, the esteemed Mrs. Hoffman

would cseeking Lenora."

No wonder the Winfrey family returned from Jacaster empty-handed, shifting their focus to Summer. Apparently.

they have hit a snag with Zachary

"| see." Bertram chuckled. "It's not a problem at all. I'll have my wife return immediately, so she won't be a

bother to Ms. Wilkin anymore."

"I'm afraid it's not that simple."

Bertram was caught by surprise.

"Forgive my audacity in what I'm about to ask next, Mr. Hoffman. Are you aware that your esteemed wife had a

daughter from a previous marriage in her hometown of Jacaster before she married you?" "| do."

However, Bertram was unaware of the identities of Jasmine's ex-husband and daughter.

Hearing Zachary mention it at that moment, a suspicion began to form in Bertram's heart, yet he still found it

somewhat hard to believe.

The reason was that he knew that Lenora's adopted father was a highly esteemed journalist.

When he had encountered Jasmine, she had revealed that her ex-husband had been abusive. Even after their

divorce, he continued to harass her. Out of desperation, she had no choice but to leave her hometown and seek

refuge in the capital. However, it was challenging to connect an abusive man and a righteous reporter. The two

of them seemed worlds apart.

"Lenora is the daughter she had with her ex-husband." Zachary glanced at his wristwatch, each word measured

and deliberate. "Originally, after being separated for over twenty years, she didn't care about the matter

anymore. Surprisingly, after Lenora refused to settle, Mdm. Lovestone voluntarily revealed her

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identity and acknowledged Lenora, and even used the fact that she was Lenora's biological mother as a form of

leverage.

To conceal Lenora's identity, Zachary avoided certain matters and exaggerated others.

"Lenora was in a predicament, knowing that Mdin. Lovestone had cto reconcile with her for the sake of

Summer. Heartbroken, her old illness was triggered and she fainted. When I arrived, she had just been

discharged from the hospital. Man, | dare to ask, should the victim of a spoilt and pampered kid be treated in

such a way?"

This was despite the fact that Lenora had only spent one night in the hospital.

Upon hearing this. Bertram fell silent for a long while. | see," he finally said. "Rest assured, Mr. Fuller, | will have

someone investigate the matter. If it turns out to be as you've said, | will ensure that my wife and Summer

apologize to Ms. Wilkin. She is, after all, my stepdaughter. Should she wish to return to the Hoffman family, our

doors are always open to her."

"Your words have putat ease. They say you are a man of integrity and honor. Meeting you today. | see that

your reputation is well deserved," Zachary said as he stood up. "In that case, | won't bother you any longer. I'll

be waiting for your updates in Jacaster, Mr. Hoffman."

Bertram also rose to his feet. "Won't you stay a bit longer, Mr. Fuller?"

"No. | have other pressing matters. | hope you understand, Mr. Hoffman." "Take care then."

Grayson personally escorted Zachary to the car, then returned to the study. Seeing Bertram's angry expression,

he couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Hoffman, what brought Mr. Fuller here?"

It seems like he didn't cto acknowledge his father.

In a few words, Bertram explained the matter.

Grayson expressed his surprise. "What a coincidence! | really didn't see that coming... But for Mr. Fuller to be

standing up for Ms. Wilkin to this extent, he must be considering reconciling with her, isn't he?"

Bertram had also noticed it. Although Zachary claimed that Lenora was just the adopted daughter of the Fuller

family, he was constantly defending her, making his stance obvious.

It was precisely for that reason that Bertram was filled with anger.

The last the confronted Ezekiel, Ezekiel admitted that he had feelings for Lenora.

Having stayed in Jacaster for such a long tand having encountered Zachary multiple times, how could he not

know that Lenora was Zachary's ex-wife? How could he be oblivious to the fact that Zachary wants to reconcile

with Lenorat Yet, he still got close to her. How much is this due to his feelings for Lenora, and how much is it a

deliberate attempt to get on Zachary's nerves?

"Where is Ezekiel? Have him csee me."

"Understood."

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Upon receiving a call from Grayson, Ezekiel learned that Zachary had visited the Hoffman residence. Raising an

eyebrow, he asked Grayson, "What was he doing at the Holliman residence?" Grayson didn't hold back and told

him about the relationship between Jasmine and Lenora.

After hearing everything, Ezekiel paused for a moment.

He hadn't expected Jasmine and Lenora to be related that way.

When Ezekiel returned to the Hoffman residence, he knocked twice on the study door before entering.

A book was flung at him, and he hastily sidestepped to avoid it.

With a thud, the hefty book slammed against the door before falling to the ground.

Ezekiel glanced at the book on the floor, then lifted his gaze to Bertram, calmly saying. "What's gotten into you,

Dad? So thrilled to see your other son that you've lost your senses?"

Bertram stared at him intently. "What's going on between you and Lenora?"

With a smirk playing on his lips, Ezekiel pulled out a chair and settled down across from Bertram. "What else

could it be? I like her."

"You knew full well she was Zachary's ex-wife..."

"So what? She's divorced, isn't she?"

Bertram stared at Ezekiel, a snigger escaping his lips. "You know exactly what you've done. You were fully aware

of the relationship between Lenora and Zachary, yet you didn't warn me. Instead, you purposely suggested that |

should personally persuade Lenora. Was it not your intention to pitagainst Zachary? You've been scheming

all along, never considering Lenora's feelings. How can you call that love?*

Ezekiel pursed his lips.

He lied to Lenora, claiming he had no idea that Jasmine had gone to see her.

It was him who suggested that Bertram personally persuade Lenora and Sophia. Thus, he knew that Bertram had

decided to send Jasmine instead.

However, back then, he was unaware of the relationship between Jasmine and Lenora. All he knew was that both

Bertram and Jasmine were equally cunning. If Lenora disagreed, they would surely resort to more persuasive

methods.

Given how important Lenora was to Zachary, he definitely wouldn't let things rest. Thus, Betram was bound to be

in conflict with the Fuller family.

When Bertram's words revealed his unfamiliarity with Lenora, an idea cto Ezekiel.

Unexpectedly, dings had gone awry.

Zachary and Bertram had indeed becadversaries, but it was Lenora who had suffered significant emotional

distress, one that was difficult to remedy.

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Seeing that Ezekiel remained silent, Bertram sighed. "It appears that seeking forgiveness is no longer an option.

We should focus on building connections with the authorities. You should put more effort into that." "What's the

big deal? Summer is in my hands; wouldn't it be over if | just hand her over?" said Ezekiel.

You..."