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Her brows still didn’t rx. “Does Abel know? Do you want to tell him first? Even though she told you not to, are you really going to listen to her?”
She crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow at Tess, hinting.
“I can roughly guess what she wants to tell me. There’s nothing danger trouble for me if Abel doesn’t interfere.”
I actually, it’s less
Tess replied calmly.
Violet stared at her face, and seeing Tess’s mind was made up, didn’t say anything further.
“Be careful. I’ll have Vince escort you.”
Vince Harper had been a specially hired driver for the Larsons for many years. But he wasn’t an ordinary driver–trained inbat, racing, and other specialized skills. Now older, he stayed with the Larsons for a peaceful life.
Tess didn’t know Vince’s background and nodded, en
But the nanny holding La was not so calm.
Violet’s kindness.
Vince was the Larson family’s specially hired driver and bodyguard in one–someone usually onlymanded by Olivia and Benjamin. Now, Violet had quietly assigned him to Tess.
The nanny couldn’t help but nce cautiously at Tess’s retreating figure.
It seemed that Tess’s identity as the heiress was now firmly established! In the Larson family hierarchy, her status would likelye just after Olivia and Benjamin.
Tess had no idea what the servants were thinking. Under Vince’s steady driving, she arrived at the Shaw Residence.
“Ms. Tess, pleasee in.”
Demi stood at the door. Seeing Tess, she opened it and led her toward the living room.
Tess didn’t respond much, just walked silently to follow, as if the unpleasantness at the airport had never happened.
“Tess is here.”
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Demi called out, and Gideon, originally sitting on the couch watching TV, immediately turned his gaze toward Tess.
He surveyed her almost without concealment, from head to toe.
Tess’s faint frown showed a hint of resistance to such unabashed scrutiny.
“You must be Tess<b>?</b><b>” </b>
Gideon’s gaze was sharp, and even in his elderly, dim eyes, there remained a chilling authority.
Tess politely smiled. “Yes, that’s me.”
Her tone was cold and aloof, her attitude calm and unyielding.
Gideon slightly furrowed his brow.
She wasn’t afraid of him.
Almost every younger family member feared him, perhaps due to his usually grim expression, or perhaps because of the notorious reputation he carried.
But this woman in front of him appeared unusually calm.
“Do you know why the Shaws invited
you
here?”
Gideon raised an eyebrow and even leaned back on the couch slightly, his gaze nting, clearly not taking Tess seriously.
“Probably to keep me away from Abel.”
Tess smirked lightly, not raising her head.
Gideon nodded with satisfaction. “Since you understand that, there’s no need for us to say more, so things don’t get ugly.”
Tess didn’t respond, and Gideon continued as if she had silently agreed, “Of course, I also know Abel is outstanding, one of the best among his peers. We understand if you don’t want to give up. So, we will offer you certainpensation that is within reason.”
Tess lifted her eyes, as if she had heard something both ridiculous and amusing.
Miranda, though silent, had been watching Tess closely and naturally didn’t miss the subtle gesture.
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“Tess, what do you think?”
Miranda furrowed her brows and raised her chin slightly, adopting a haughty pose.
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She nced at Tess. “Of course, I advise you, following our instructions is the best choice. Even if you want to be with Abel, we will not agree. So you might as well <i>stop </i>the losses in time.”
Tess’s lips carried a faint smile, yet she said nothing.
Demi’s eyes showed curiosity as she asked, “Ms. Tess, are you dissatisfied with our proposal?”
Tess, as ifing to a realization, curved her eyes and spread her hands. “Not at all.”
Hearing this, both Gideon and Miranda exchanged a brief look filled with scorn.
Indeed.
This woman came for Abel’s power and status, and now, with a little pressure, she was already changing her tune.
If Tess could hear their thoughts, she would probably roll her eyes on the spot.
“Very well. Since that’s the case, we won’t shortchange you. If you have any conditions, speak freely.”
Gideon tapped his cane, creating a dull sound on the floor to remind Tess.
Tess shrugged. “I appreciate it, but I think you’ve misunderstood.”
At these words, all three in the living room furrowed their brows simultaneously. “What do you mean?”
Tess pushed forward the teacup Demi had prepared for her, a gesture marking clear boundaries.
“Abel and I are just ordinary friends. I understand your concern, but as the person involved, I can only say it’spletely unnecessary.”
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