Chapter 643

"You—" Jody's face turned livid with anger.

Lilian finally reacted and quickly interjected, "Don't get upset, Jody. There must be some misunderstanding."

"Did Edward do something to anger you again, Mr. Truman?"

Henry's expression remained cold as he replied, "No, I just find him annoying and wanted to teach him a lesson."

That left Lilian stunned as she found it impossible to mediate. She knew that Jody was not ordinary—her father was Frankie Townsend, the deputy mayor of Hodbridge, a key figure with significant backing from provincial leaders.

With Donald Chapman's retirement and Richard's confirmed promotion, the city's top position would likely go to one of the deputies, with Frankie being the front-runner.

In light of Eric's upcoming visit to Hodbridge, Lilian sought Jody's support. She never anticipated a conflict between them and Henry.

Lydia quickly stepped in as the situation got tenser. She briefly explained the incident. "Ladies, Edward repeatedly threatened us and ev