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Chapter 941 Are You Doing This on Purpose?
The word "fate" rubbed Paul the wrong way. He scoffed, "Fate? What kind of fate is that? It
was just a coincidence!"
Jenny couldn’t stand his jealousy any longer. She scooched over to Stephanie and
whispered, "Is he jealous?'
Stephanie pouted, mumbling, "Who cares?"
She didn't care what Paul thought. She really did think meeting Leonard today was pretty
magical, given they hadn't contacted one another in so many years. What else could it be
if not fate?
"Fate works in mysterious ways. Why don't you invite him out for lunch sometime?" Alec
suggested nonchalantly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThat made Paul glare at him, questioning the intentions behind the suggestion.
Alec smiled but didn't say anything else.
He'd never thought of making connections with the law, but after today he’d realized this
might be one of the next best steps to take. Plus, Leonard seemed to be the most suitable
man for the other end of this string.
The man was young and hopeful-he wasn't tainted with greed or corruption, unlike the
families in Bardoff. Leonard would need someone powerful to support him if he wanted to
pursue his goals, and Alec might be the right person.
The car soon parked by a row of restaurants, the four people inside flockingout for dinner.
Amid their meal, when Jenny and Stephanie went to the washroom, Paul turned to Alec,
grunting, ’What was that? You know I don't like that man. Why still suggest Stephanie
have lunch with him? Are you doing this on purpose?"
Alec grinned, then explained his idea to Paul, who scowled in response." Why him of all the
people at the station?"
He-a potential rival for Stephanie's affections!
"Because he's the most suitable person right now." Brave, capable, and has a heart of
gold. Qualities Alec supported, not for his own gain and escape from the law, but to better
carry out his plans.
He was usually a law-abiding citizen, save when unprovoked, of course, so he supported
Leonard's ideal of weeding out all the injustice in the city.
Paul was still upset, so Alec consoled him, "Instead of worrying someone else might take
Stephanie away from you, why don't you focus on improving yourself so she chooses
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"Heh. Nice try. Would you be so calm if you were put in such a position?' Alec was
absolutely terrified when Evan showed up, too.
Alec cleared his throat awkwardly but said nothing else.
Sadly that was a fact about consolation. It only ever worked on others but not on oneself.
Once Jenny and Stephanie returned from the washroom, the two men dropped their
conversation.
"Zeke's lost both a son and a grandson now. He won't give up so easily," Jenny warned,
looking worriedly at Alec.
But Alec didn't seem worried. He met Jenny's look with a smile. "Don't worry. He has other
sons and offspring. He can still retire and live well if he doesn't do anything stupid."
Alec didn't mind playing Zeke's game until the end.
It'd just be hard to pinpoint who would end up as the losing party next time.
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