With an apologetic bow to Mekhi, Quintin rushed out of the reception room.
Before the door shut, Quintin heard the resounding crash of something shattering inside.
Fear coursed through him, and sweat continued to bead on his brow.
But he couldnt afford to dwell on it now. His partnership with the Simmons family was of utmost importance.
With that thought, he quickened his pace as it was almost twelve oclock. On his way back, he instantly instructed his companys public relations department to announce his decision to end his engagement with the Shaw familys daughter.
Meanwhile, inside the reception room, Mekhis temper flared.
A set of expensive tea cups and saucers lay shattered in pieces.
Lucinda! Cyrus! Nathan! They had once again disrupted his carefully laid plans.
He clenched his teeth and his eyes were sharp with a cold determination.
The butler hesitated, reluctant to step forward. He kept his distance and said in a low tone, Sir, the Hudson family has showered you with a generous cash gift and is willing to take full responsibility for calling off the engagement. The Shaw family wont suffer significant losses, and youve gained a substantial sum of money.
The butlers words made sense, for the Shaw family did profit from the engagement.
Mekhis anger began to subside, and he slouched on the sofa, contemplating the whole thing.
If the Hudsons want to break the engagement, let them. Since the Shaw family wont incur losses, theres no reason to hold on. Our immediate concern is Noelle.
Although in Noelles current state, she was unable to reveal the Shaw familys secrets, Nathan
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and Lucinda were doing everything in their power to help her recover.
Keeping Noelle around them was Like a ticking time bomb.
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After some hesitation, Mekhi instructed the butler, Get some men to watch both the Paynes house and the National Security Bureau. Focus on wherever Noelle will be placed.
Understood, Mr. Shaw.
With a dangerous glint in his narrowed eyes, Mekhi issued a cold command, If they detect any signs of Noelle regaining her sanity, they should take immediate action without hesitation. They should do whatever it takes to kill her, and report to me later.
The butler was dumbfounded.
Mr. Shaw, she She is your own sister.
Mekhis eyes were blank.
Ill spare no one, even if they happen to be family, when it comes to safeguarding the Shaw familys interests, Mekhi declared firmly.
Seeing Mekhis cold and emotionless expression, the butler let out a sigh and left obediently without uttering a word.
At lunch, the air in the dining room of the Shaws house was thick with tension.