86. Company Chaos

Terry Nashville, concerned about his younger brother's vulnerability to their father's schemes, emphasizes the importance of punctuality and vigilance. Addressing Jay, he asserts, "You gotta be punctual if you want to stay strong in your position against our father, do you understand me? You can't just give him a chance to trap you."

Jay comprehends Terry's point, offering a simple nod, and promptly gets out of bed, heading towards the bathroom to prepare for the day.

Meanwhile, Terry descends the stairs and encounters Melissa on his way out. Her sweet voice attempts to charm him, but he brushes off her glares and replies, "Yeah, I went to Jay. I am just leaving."

Melissa asks, “are you free for lunch today?” Terry realizes he has been avoiding her for some time and decides it would be impolite to continue doing so. He agrees to the lunch invitation, saying, "Alright, Melissa. We will go." After their brief conversation, he departs from the mansion.

Outside, Terry pauses as Blackwood