Life After Prison

To everyone’s surprise, Diane frowned and said, “I’m sorry, but I’m afraid I won’t be able to join. You can go with them yourself, Severin!”

The smile on Henry’s face froze in an instant, for her rebuff was downright discourteous!

The Shanahans were all taken aback, and William immediately stepped forward to say, “What are you talking about, Diane? Mister Henry invited you to dinner because he thinks highly of you. How could you refuse to go?”

He then smiled in a flattering manner and said to Henry, “Mister Henry, my wife has been a little spoiled since childhood, but it’s nothing more than a bit of temper. Please don’t take her actions to heart!”

Catherine was just as startled too. “What are you talking about? You need to go, Diane! It is unbecoming of you to refuse an invitation from Mister Henry!”

The Shanahans had been dreaming of getting such an opportunity, yet they were never fortunate enough to get one. On the other hand, Diane had received that privilege when Henry invited her to join the meal, yet she refused. The Shanahans would probably be done for if Henry was not

to

– pleased by what happened and put the blame squarely on the Shanahans. It brought shivers

their spine when they thought about the possible suppression that they would receive from a first- tier family.

Diane smiled awkwardly and said, “I didn’t refuse it out of disrespect. It’s mainly because my daughter Selene has been waiting almost an hour for me at home. It won’t be good for such a young girl like her

to wait alone for too long!”

Severin then immediately added, “That’s right! My daughter is still waiting for me to come back home. How about we just call it a day right now?”

Henry was absolutely speechless to hear that. He said to Severin, “But I’ve already reserved the VIP room. Might I suggest having someone to drive Miss Diane back so she could bring your daughter along to have lunch with us too?”

Diane immediately smiled in embarrassment and said, “I can’t possibly accept that! We wouldn’t want you to wait for us, Mister Henry!” She did not want to offend Henry any further, so she turned to Severin and said, “You should stay here with Mister Henry. I’ll go back to be with Selene. I’m really worried that she’s been waiting too long.”

Severin frowned, and finally said, “Perhaps you could have someone send me and my wife back so we can pick up Selene and come here?”

Henry was overjoyed when Severin agreed and immediately assured, “That won’t be a problem. There’s still time!”

Severin told them, “You may go ahead and order the food. We’ll be back in a jiffy!”.

“Sure thing. We’ll order first and wait for you in the VIP room on the third floor!” Henry nodded and agreed with a smile.

Trevor and Easton looked at each other in speechlessness. They were mind-boggled to see that

Severin would have such a cordial relationship with Henry! Furthermore, Henry seemed determined to treat Severin to lunch that day, so much so that he was willing to wait for Severin

and Diane.

When Severin led Diane away, he stopped again and looked at Trevor and others behind him. Henry immediately understood Severin’s intention and said directly to Trevor, “Luck doesn’t seem to have favored you today, Trevor. Now that the auspicious time has passed, it’s best for you to -just cancel the wedding. We wouldn’t be able to build an appetite if we hear all the noise coming. from the second floor, and Severin might not be in the mood to drink a few glasses with the me

then.”

“C-c-c-can…cel?” Trevor’s expression sank. For them to cancel the wedding after everything had been prepared would be nothing short of embarrassing! They would probably have to hang their head in shame for the foreseeable future whenever they went out.

“Is something the matter? Do I have to repeat myself?” Henry’s expression darkened, and he said to Denzel, “Denzel, could you please have your security guards clear the place? I want the place cleared in five minutes!”

“No problem!” Denzel grinned and nodded.

“We’ll leave on our own!” Trevor gritted his teeth angrily. There was nothing he could do except leave as he was told.