Chapter 1005

Nicholas put a hand on Melvin's shoulder and gave it a firm pat. "You have to be there by then! You hear?"

Melvin quickly nodded and raised his glass, celebrating their supposedly deep family bond.

Zuko glanced at Pammy beside him. It seemed like she had not spoken a word since sitting at the dining table. She kept her head down, poking at the food on her plate with her fork, her large eyes seemingly holding countless thoughts.

…

On the way back, Zuko remained silent. Cordelia and Zephyr also looked grim.

The situation was too bizarre.

The person who had kidnapped Pammy years ago was a distant relative of Nicholas, someone almost completely unrelated to him. He had just risked it to get some money. Now, the person who had brought Pammy back was Nicholas' cousin.

Before Nicholas acquired his current wealth, none of his relatives had been willing to associate with him.

"Honey, I'm a little worried." Zephyr spoke softly. "That relative of Nicholas kidnapped Pammy for money back th