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Chapter 410

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So, Jennifer took the wine glass from Agnes, set it aside, and uttered, "Grandma, he said he doesn't want to drink. Besides, alcohol isn't good for our health."

Agnes felt embarrassed and shot her a glare. In contrast, Maxwell chuckled lightly.

"Okay, I'll listen to you," he said to Jennifer, his voice tinged with affection.

At that moment, Maxwell seemed like a man under his wife's thumb.

Jennifer's face flushed red with embarrassment. She could not fathom why he had chosen to speak to her in such a suggestive tone in front of her father and grandmother.

After finishing their meal at the Yale residence, Agnes insisted on Maxwell staying for coffee.

"No, thank you. I have things to attend to back home, so I'm leaving with Jennifer now."

After declining, Maxwell held Jennifer's hand, ready to leave.

But right then, Zion called out to them. He looked at Maxwell intently and remarked, "Mr. Lance, I'm entrusting Jennifer to you."

In the gaze shared between Zion and Maxwell, ther
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