StarNovelChapter 431
Let's Call It Settling a Debt...
Favors.
Tristan let out a dry laugh at the word.
At the Garcia Manor.
The butler knocked politely and entered, finding Tristan in the sunroom, practicing slow, deliberate movements
of tai chi-well, in this version, more like sgentle stretching routine or morning yoga, just to keep fit. The
butler waited patiently at the side, hands clasped.
Catching sight of him, Tristan ended his routine, wiped his brow with a towel handed over by a maid, and waved
everyone else out of the room.
Once they'd all left, Tristan sat down heavily, still dabbing away the sweat.
"How did things go with Patrick? When he gets back, | need to have a word with him-he's the eldest, yet he's
throwing tantrums over swoman."
The butler handed him a mug of black coffee, his expression grave. "The people we sent to deal with that woman
and her kid reported back..."
Tristan's frown deepened. "Reported what?"
"There was a fire at Mr. Patrick's diner a few days ago. The blaze wasn't huge, but the whole family-three of
them-died from smoke inhalation."
"Ridiculous!"
Tristan slammed his cup down, coffee splashing. He knew instantly this was no accident.
"But... the whole family's records have been wiped. It's like they never existed." The butler's voice was tight with
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Tristan's healthy color faded, his face turning ashen. He understood what this meant.
"Who else could pull this off?" he growled.
The butler didn't dare speak the non his mind. His hands clenched around the envelope he was holding.
Tristan glanced over, exasperated. "Well? Are you going to give that toor stand there all day?"
The butler handed over the envelope. "Photos. They just arrived."
Tristan slid the photos out. What he saw-two people, far too close for comfort— sent him into a rage.
"This is outrageous! | knew she was nothing but trouble!"
"Mr. Tristan, please calm down. The doctor said you shouldn't get worked up." The butler tried to steady him.
Tristan shoved him away. "I'm not so old | need help standing! What about the other matter | asked you to
handle?"
"We've made contact."
"Good. I'm going to set this right."
New Year's Day.
The studio's new collection launch was a smashing success.
Eloise had pulled off a spectacular comeback, and with her help, Sylvia had finally stolen sof the spotlight,
too.
No one expected the celebration to be crashed by the absolute last person they wanted to see.
Eloise's ex-husband.
Sylvia spotted him first. Panicking the sight, she whisked him away to the green room before the press could
catch wind and spin a new scandal.
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After all, it had taken Eloise months to cto terms with Christine-the woman
her ex had remarried-having a child with him.
A few minutes later, Sylvia quietly brought Eloise to the green room.
The moment Eloise saw who was waiting, her face tightened. "What do you want?"
"Ellie, don't be like this. I'm divorced now. Honestly, you're the only one who's ever mattered to me."
Even Sylvia didn't buy that line.
Eloise rolled her eyes. "What does your divorce have to do with me? Don't draginto your mess."
"Ellie, con. We were together for years. I've lost everything. You can't just leaveout in the cold."
"Get lost. Security, show him out."
And just like that, the ex-husband was dragged off by two burly security guards.
Sylvia hurried to explain. "I was
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and cause a scene, so | brought him
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"Family meeting at the Garcia house this weekend. You need to be there."
"Okay."
So many things to deal with at the end of the year, Sylvia thought.
Well, at least she had the scarf she'd knitted for Rupert ready to deliver.
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