Chapter 99

Sean, of course, ended up staying for dinner.

He could not stop raving about Noelle's cooking, and she blushed at the compliments. Post-dinner, Noelle tackled the dishes while Sean and Charles headed to the study upstairs to get down to business. Arnold, meanwhile, was huddled in a corner, his puppy-dog eyes fixed on the kitchen door, silently pleading for Noelle, the lady of the hour, to notice him.

Once upstairs, Charles flicked a cigarette Sean's way. "Let's hear it."

Sean smirked and let out a low chuckle. "You always know what's on my mind."

Charles tapped his fingers on the chair, his expression tight, "Believe me, there's nothing I want less." He paused before adding, "So, what's the latest drama with the Smiths?"

"Oh, it's my cousin again!"

"Is it Andy?" Charles's lips curled into a half-smile, "What's he gotten himself into this time?"

"Who's Andy? The Smiths don't even recognize that name!" Sean said with a half-smile. Talking about his cousin could fill books. "Why'd