Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1883

"Give me the damn cup!"

Realizing his resistance was futile, the old man sat back down and grumbled unhappily, "You little brat, just you wait!"

"I'm waiting."

Channing smiled, leaning back on the sofa to watch the old man down the medicine.

Standing in the doorway, Zachary watched the scene unfold with eyes full of burning jealousy.

His grandfather had never once given him a smile, usually treating him with severe strictness.

But with Channing, it was completely different; the old man was always beaming.

He couldn't understand it.

Their parents hated Channing, so why couldn't their grandfather feel the same way?

Channing...

Zachary shot a venomous glare at his brother, a chilling smile creeping up the corners of his mouth.

The days of him living so comfortably were numbered.

***

The birthday banquet officially began.

Conrad stood before the guests, delivering all the grand, obligatory pleasantries.

"Thank you all for taking the time out of your busy schedules to attend my birthday banquet."

"My eldest son fell ill a few years ago and went abroad for treatment. Now fully recovered, he has returned to Caelus. It's been a long time since he's seen everyone, and he's missed you all dearly."

"Zachary, come say hello to our family and friends."

Zachary stepped forward and gave a highly practiced, superficial bow.

If he wanted to replace Channing and take the Governor's seat in the future, he had to silence the crowd.

So, no matter how much he looked down on these people, he had to keep up appearances.

"It's been years, but the young master's charisma remains the same."

Except for the crippled leg.

"The young master has grown much more mature during his years abroad."

Probably partied a little too hard, he looked heavily weathered.

"His return will surely bring new strength to the Rhodes family."

The guests were slyer than foxes. Everyone knew exactly what had happened back then.

But ultimately, it had nothing to do with them.

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