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Chapter 362
Leonard chuckled nervously to himself.
Eager to keep the peace and spare Cameron any discomfort, he quickly changed the subject. "By the way, Zack, where's Miles and his girlfriend? | haven't seen them around."
"My son?" Zack brightened up at the mention. "Miles just went to the restroom with Fiona. You know how it is with young couples. They're inseparable."
He added, "Both my wife and I are really pleased with Fiona, our soon-to-be daughter-in-law. Not only is she tall and majestic, but she also studied law and just graduated from an international law school this year!"
"Really? Well, congratulations then!"
Leonard responded with a hearty laugh.
"Thanks," Zack nodded, continuing, "Fiona is quite talented, and my wife and I plan to use our connections to get her a job in the courts after they marry. Not to mention, securing a position as a chief inspector shouldn't be a problem."
At this, a proud smirk crossed Zack's face. He wanted to remind Leonard that this was the influence of power, something a businessman couldn't hope to match!
"Well, let me congratulate you in advance!" Leonard feigned agreement.
Zack saw right through him. He was convinced that Leonard must regret his daughter's previous rejection of his son.
"Ah," Zack sighed pretentiously, "It's a pity, really. If our families had been united through marriage, I could have looked out for your family as well." "Why even mention this to them? There's no use crying over spilt milk," Tina chimed in. Her sense of superiority was evident. She thought that anyone would think Leonard's family was desperate for their daughter to marry into the Campbell family.
Leonard laughed awkwardly while Jane was on the verge of exploding with anger. She felt that no one cared about the Campbell family's measly assets!
Just as she was about to retort, the door to the suite suddenly opened.
A young couple walked in. It was Zack's son Miles and his girlfriend Fiona.
Barely 5.4 feet in height, Miles was around 200 pounds and wore gold-rimmed glasses. His suit seemed ready to burst at the seams from his bulk.
Though Fiona's face was plain, she
was exceptionally tall and dressed in designer clothes. Her makeup was done up delicately, and she was carrying a new Chanel bag that Miles had recently bought for her.
"Miles, long time no see. Looking handsome, huh!" Leonard greeted him warmly.
"Mr. and Mrs. Jennings, I'm so glad that you could make it," Miles replied enthusiastically.
His eyes lit up when he noticed
Dakota,
who was even prettier ant
more graceful than he rememed
from six months ago. S
But he wondered who the man beside her was.
Miles frowned momentarily, then forced a smile and asked, "Who is this?"
"Miles, this is Dakota's boyfriend, Cameron," Leonard introduced.
"Dakota's boyfriend?" Miles paused. There was a wave of irritation rising within him.
He couldn't believe the woman he'd pursued tirelessly was now with another man!
"I run a small business," Cameron replied with a genuine smile.
Miles raised an eyebrow as his tone was laced with mild hostility.
He didn't want to engage in any debate on the matter.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!
Miles misunderstood, thinking Cameron was just making excuses for not having much money. He puffed out his chest and adopted a lecturing tone, adding, "Young man, that's not the right attitude. As a man you should have either money or power, right? Otherwise, how will you provide happiness for your wife and children in the future? Or do you think that what you have is enough since that's all you can say?"