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Chapter 1586

Author: Ginger Sue
Landon took a step forward expressionlessly but was stopped by Preston.

Preston forced a smile. "Landon, let's be civil here. Zoe is your sister, after all. Don't be angry at her. I've watched you and Zoe grow up. I still remember how much you doted on her when you were still a kid…"

"This is our family matter. Do you even have a say in this?" Landon replied frostily, without a care for Preston.

The smile froze on Preston's face.

"Landon, he's your uncle. How could you talk to him with that attitude?" Penelope's face flushed in anger and embarrassment.

Landon ignored Penelope and focused on Zoe. He said, "I need to talk to Zoe. Can the two of you step out for a bit?"

Zoe shook like a leaf in Penelope's arms.

Of course, Penelope would never leave Zoe to face Landon alone. She immediately declined, "We're all family here, including Preston. Just spit it out."

"Fine. I wanted to be respectful, but you don't seem to care for Preston and Zoe's dignity. So be it; not like I care." L
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