Chapter 71

Zachary averted his gaze and responded indifferently. "Yeah, sure."

Malcolm assumed Zachary didn't believe him. "Let's head to the guest hall now. Just you wait. I'll prove it to you!"

"Alright. Let's go."

At that moment, the guest reception hall was still being prepared. As Clifford's daughter-in-law, Shannon was overseeing the preparations.

"It's Mr. Lane Senior's birthday. Keep a close eye on everything," she reminded the butler while trimming a flower arrangement. "Also, if there are any suitable young ladies from prestigious families, let me know."

Years had passed, but Daphne still hadn't conceived Xavier's child. So, she had no choice but to consider other options.

"Understood, Ma'am." The butler then left.

When he reached the door, he noticed Malcolm and Zachary. "Mr. Malcolm," he called out. Malcolm waved at him, and the butler tactfully left.

Shannon had never been fond of her grandnephew. Whenever she saw him, she just pretended to be cordial in front of others. Af