Grandma May remarked, “Mr. Lewis is such a kind landlord. I was drawn to this location not only because of the high foot traffic but also due to the many offices, including Lewis & Co., in the area. I should be able to make a living here. I’m really pleased I chose this spot for my breakfast diner.”
“It’s not just about profit for Mr. Lewis; he genuinely cares for his tenants,” she added with a chuckle.
Half of the block was owned by Duncan, yet the other tenants had no idea who he was, let alone that they were under his protection. Grandma May was aware of this but chose not to voice her thoughts.
Duncan and Liberty had yet to develop any romantic feelings for one another. Grandma May planned to observe the situation without offering her opinion.
Returning to his office, Duncan called his best friend to vent. “What’s your nana up to, Zachary? That old lady can hold her own. She could manage those two women without my help. Why did she even reach out to me?”
Zachary was perplexed. “Can you elaborate? I have no clue what you’re talking about. Why did my nana call you? Who did you encounter?”
“Your sister-in-law’s former mother-in-law and sister-in-law showed up at the diner to create a scene. Your nana called me for assistance. I have this strange feeling that your nana is channeling my granny. There’s something about the way she looks at me that feels odd.”
Zachary began to piece together the story. His nana must have sensed something and was trying to gauge Duncan’s intentions.
Nonchalantly, Zachary said, “You could have sent some of the guys to help when Nana called. What? Did you skip work to help my sister-in-law deal with two women?”
“It’s not just me. I rounded up a dozen security guards from my office and headed over, fully prepared to handle the situation.”
With the scenario in mind, Zachary smiled and replied, “That sounds a bit excessive.”
“Don’t you agree?”