The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 1715

"Daniel..."

The moment her husband appeared out of nowhere, Dorothy froze. She looked completely thrown off. "What... what are you doing here?"

"Meeting a client."

Daniel’s eyes were icy, his tone even colder. He glanced inside, spotting the old woman shuffling across the café. It clicked for him in an instant, and his face tightened. "That’s Shirley’s grandmother, isn’t it?"

Dorothy pressed her lips together and said nothing, but her silence told Daniel everything.

"So, what are you doing here with her?" His voice was low and sharp, his eyes hard. "Still stirring things up?"

"I..."

Dorothy tried to defend herself, but Daniel cut her off before she could get another word out. "Get Dorothy in the car."

"Yes, Mr. Blair."

The secretary moved toward Dorothy quickly, not daring to drag things out. "Mrs. Blair, please, the car’s right outside."

Dorothy shot Daniel a lingering look, then turned toward Geneva, who was hobbling out on her cane. She let out a short, bitter laugh. "I just want them to know their place. Just because they have Geneva’s favor doesn’t mean they can sit back and relax."

"Andrew is my son. As long as I don’t give my blessing, Shirley shouldn’t dream about marrying him."

"You—"

Daniel’s brow furrowed. He started to speak, but Dorothy was already glaring, fuming as she climbed into the car and slammed the door shut.

"Make sure she stays put."

He ran a tired hand over his face, then walked toward Geneva, his posture instantly softening. "Good afternoon. I’m Andrew’s father."

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