Chapter 164

"Who's your Jean? Take your dessert and scram!"

Jeanna shook off the hand on her shoulder, her fury now directed at Sean. After all, he was close with Cedric, a pair of scoundrels in her eyes.

Holding the dessert with an innocent look, Sean was speechless and baffled. 'Did I really lose my brotherly bond in just a moment of hesitation? Was I too slow?'

"Mr. Carlson, please leave. This is Luxford Group," Linda interjected, diplomatically yet firmly requesting him to exit.

Cedric was rarely asked to leave anywhere. His frustration was evident in his frown and bloodshot eyes as they darted to a corner camera.

'Sophie, is that you? Have you come back?'

In the surveillance room, Sophie observed quietly. Despite five years apart, his face was still ingrained in her memory.

'Cedric, we'll meet soon. You and Vivienne owe me, and I intend to collect,' she thought, watching him depart.

After watching Cedric leave, Linda sighed in relief, but her concern shifted to Sean, still lingering a