Zendar\u2019s words made the smile freeze on Paxton\u2019s face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Neville said mockingly, \u201cDon\u2019t waste your breath, Paxton. Zendar came here tonight for Larissa\u2019s engagement party. He has no intention of discussing business with you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Zendar scoffed, making no effort to spare Paxton\u2019s feelings. \u201cA man of his character wants to partner with the Schwartz family? He must be dreaming.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The nearby guests began to whisper again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s going on between Zendar and Paxton?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLooks like Paxton tried to cozy up to him, but Zendar isn\u2019t interested.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd it seems Zendar is here for the Judson heiress, not as a guest of the Palmers.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI heard about that whole mess at the Judson family. At her welcome banquet, the real heiress revealed that Paxton and his wife are her biological parents, but they rejected her because she was a country girl.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, it looks like that heiress is more impressive than anyone thought, being friends with these three legends!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cPaxton must be regretting his decision now. What a huge loss!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The gossip only deepened Paxton\u2019s humiliation. Vivica, Finley, and Honora, watching from their table, had a mixture of expressions on their faces.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kiernan, meanwhile, looked at his second son with unconcealed disappointment. It was clear now that Paxton was out of the running for Judson Pharmaceuticals.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Josette turned to her husband in disbelief, whispering fiercely, \u201cJagger Lincoln, what is going on? You said Zendar would talk to my brother for your sake!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jagger, annoyed at being questioned, snapped back, \u201cI\u2019m Jagger Lincoln! Who in this city wouldn\u2019t show me respect? Even the Palmers do! How was I supposed to know Zendar was so close to your niece?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t bother to lower his voice, and Kiernan, Finley, and Honora all heard him, their attention shifting from Paxton to the bickering couple.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Noticing the family\u2019s stares, Josette grabbed Jagger\u2019s arm under the table. \u201cKeep your voice down\u2026\u201d The thought of her bet with Larissa made her chest tighten. \u201cI told you, if I failed to get this meeting for my brother, I would have to kneel and apologize to Larissa!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cEnough,\u201d Jagger interrupted impatiently. \u201cMy being here tonight is already a huge favor to you and your family. And it\u2019s your own fault for making such a stupid bet with a little girl without knowing all the facts! You brought this on yourself!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His words made Josette\u2019s blood boil. \u201cI only made that bet because you were so confident you could do it! Now that things have gone wrong, you\u2019re blaming it all on me! Jagger, we\u2019ve been married for vears, do you have any conscience at all?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
10:01\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 259\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t forget,\u201d Jagger said dismissively, \u201cthis was just a marriage of convenience.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
While Josette was fuming and Paxton was wishing the ground would swallow him whole, a clear, pleasant voice cut through the air.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 260\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 260\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland\u2019s breathtaking cold.<\/p>\n
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