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    Seeing the usuallyposed and steady Jason now at a loss, Myles, Aron, and Hugh were secretly amused. They had survived the daily torment of witnessing the couple’s affectionate disy back at Regal Grove, so it delighted them to see someone else caught off guard for a change.


    Suppressing a smirk, Cole finally broke the heavy silence. “Jason, what did you want to discuss with me?”


    However, the sharpness Jason was known for abandoned him. His mind went utterly nk, embarrassment written across his features.


    It took a painfully long pause before Jason finally recalled his purpose. “It’s about Hailee. Merlin has been making aggressive moves against the Craig family’s business today. They’re struggling, and Bonnie had to go to the Evans home to ask for help. Our grandfather sent me to get your take on the situation.”


    Elliana’s hand froze mid-sip, her ss hovering in the air. She hadn’t counted on Merlin showing such resolve for Hailee’s sake. Yesterday at the engagement party, he’d publicly called out Boris, Dunn, and Hester, and now he was going after the Craig family’s business interests as well.


    Cole, turning to Jason, asked, “What does Grandpa want to do?”


    Nothing but honesty colored Jason’s words. “Grandpa is furious with Boris, and he’d rather stay out of it. But with Grandma’s friendship with Bonnie, and Trinity living under our roof, saying no isplicated.”


    Raising his gaze, Jason added, “Grandpa told me that as the Evans family’s head and a friend of Merlin’s, you’re the one who should make this call.”


    “What about you, Jason? How do you see it?” Cole asked.


    A calm resolve shaped Jason’s answer. “I know my boundaries. My job is to keep the Evans family safe. Everything else falls to you. I have no business meddling in the family business.”


    Yet, Cole wasn’t convinced by words alone. “Despite your words, you want me to persuade Merlin to let the Craig family off. You wouldn’t have brought this to me yourself if otherwise.”


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    Without uttering another word, Jason bowed his head, his silence saying everything. He was doing all this for Trinity.


    Back at the Evans residence, he’d watched Bonnie sigh in frustration, Norwood and Joslyn plead with Ruben, and Trinity weep quietly in the corner until her eyes were puffy. Jason, who had set his heart on marrying Trinity, couldn’t just watch her fall apart. He would have stepped in himself if it hadn’t involved Merlin. But with things as they were, only Cole could help.


    Cole shifted his gaze from Jason to Elliana, who was sitting on the sofa.


    Her attention was already fixed on him.


    “How about you? What do you think?” Cole asked.


    Elliana set her ss aside before speaking up. “Hailee counts as a friend to me, so I stepped in to help her seek some fairness. Now that the culprits have faced…


    “Consequences, I consider my part finished. Whatever happens between Merlin and the Craigs isn’t my concern. I have nothing more to say about it.”


    At that exact moment, Lance appeared in the doorway.


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