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âMaster Nolan has returned!â
The staff buzzed with surprise, their relief palpable after the suffocating tension that had gripped
the mansion just moments before. Yet to their astonishment, the matriarch insisted everyone leave
the parlor upon Nolan's arrival.
The servants, well-trained in the art of discretion, didn't question the familyâs decision and quietly
withdrew.
"What's got into you, Granny? You're all furrowed brows. Have I been away too much recently? I
thought I've been pretty diligent about visiting.â
Nolan flopped casually onto the couch beside the old lady, his demeanor as carefree as
ever.
His mother Alineâs frown deepened at his nonchalant attitude.
"What's with this approach of yours?â she chided.
Nolan tugged at his tie, weary from a day trapped in his business suit. It was only at home that he
could finally unwind, âWhat attitude should I have? You all seem so wound up. What's the big
deal?â
âShouldn't we be worried? There's a video circulating accusing you of indiscretions, and a certain
gentleman is demanding you take responsibility for his daughter! Explain yourself,â his father Palmer
demanded, his face sour with anger.
âDon't be so harsh. We can't just assume it's Nolan's fault, and that footage could very well be
doctored,â Aline defended. She had raised Nolan single-handedly; no one kne etter than she the
kind of man her son was. He would never be involved in such a s
âI know exactly what kind of person he is, and that's exactly why I'm shocked a disappointed.
Whatever the reason, he's been caught in a compromising situati being used against him. Moreover,
the accuser isn't just anybody; the Tanner fa a renowned company,â Palmer said as a headache
brewed at the thought of his latest debacle.
"I say, they're just trying to hit a jackpot with us. If there was any real affection betw them, it might
be a different story, but there's none! How can we let Nolan marry the That would be irresponsible
to her as well,â Nolan's grandfather Preston interjected, a the grandmother nodded in agreement.
"Exactly. No matter what's happened, we'll compensate as needed, but we can't treat marriage as a
joke. Two people with no love between them can't be pushed together. Maybe we should ask what
the Tanner family wants, meet their demands within reason, Aline suggested, looking up at Nolan,
who seemed utterly unconcerned.
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âYou're all getting worked up over nothing. I haven't done anything untoward. So, let's not get
ahead of ourselves. I'll handle this situation, and I assure you our family won't be dragged into this
mess,â Nolan reassured.
Aline fretted, âStill, we canât ignore that the girl is a victim in all this. How else would her own father
use such a video to blackmail us? Perhaps I should meet with her.â