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    After spending several hours shopping, they finally headed home around three in the afternoon. The shopping mall arranged for a courier to deliver all their purchases. By the time they arrived home, the living room was crammed with toys and clothes, leaving barely any space for them to move around.


    Just as Eileen was about to start organizing the items, the doorbell rang.


    Ruby went to open the door with Gabri in her arms. When she saw Ste standing outside, she paused for a moment. After a brief hesitation, Ruby quickly stepped aside and said, “Mrs. Dawson, pleasee in.”


    “Great Grandma!” Gabri called in a cute voice and waved at Ste.


    Themotion caught Eileen’s attention, and she turned away from the heap of shopping bags she was sorting through. Walking toward the porch, she said to Ste, “Why didn’t you tell us you wereing?”


    Eileen was taken aback by Ste’s unexpected visit, and her unease grew as she noticed Ste’s expression.


    Ste offered a warm smile as a silent greeting, but she frowned as she scanned the cluttered living room. “Did you juste back from shopping?”


    “Yes, we haven’t put the items away yet,” Ruby replied, gently setting Gabri down and swiftly clearing a path by removing several bags to create space for Ste to sit on the sofa. With a discreet nce at Eileen, Ruby subtly gestured for her to take the cue and then began tidying up the remaining clutter.


    Eileen left and quickly returned with two cups of coffee.


    She settled into the newly cleared space with Le and Gabri.


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    “So, how are you finding life in Onnd? Is it feeling like home? I’ve heard Alverton can be quite chilly,” Ste said to Le, starting the conversation. “It must be a wee change temperature-wise.”


    Le’s face lit up with a smile. “Yes, if not for Eileen, I’d probably be stuck in Alverton.”


    Ste smiled and turned to Eileen. “So, how are you managing the business in Alverton?”


    “Bryan has employed a top-notch team to manage it, freshly back from overseas. Plus, Raymond checks in on their progress from time to time.” Eileen’s brow furrowed in confusion. Why was Ste suddenly concerned about VQ Group?


    Despite her confusion, Eileen could only answer the question and wait for Ste to continue.


    “That’s good. Do you have any other rtives residing in Alverton?” Noticing Eileen’s and Le’s confusion, Ste added, “I didn’t get a chance to ask about this when you…”


    “Returnedst time, but I’ve got some downtime today, so I thought I’d drop by and talk to you about it,” Ste said, her tone warm.


    “In our family, women have always held the reins,” Le exined. “Eileen’s mother was thest head of the Vazquez family, and now, Eileen has seeded as the rightful heir.”


    Eileen knew Ste better than Le did, and she was certain that Ste’s sudden interest in the VQ Group was merely a facade for something more.


    Eileen smiled at Le, offering her a reassuring nod. Then, she turned to Ste and asked, “What are you really here for?”


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