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Sheena was filled with suspicion,
During her distracted moments, Santiago continued speaking, “Eli is genuinely concerned about you. But, Sheena, you’ve been back for a few days. Have you two met? What’s your first impression of him?
“No, Grandpa Santiago,” Sheena replied. “These past few days, I’ve tried to arrange a meeting with him. However, it seems he’s intentionally avoiding me, so we haven’t had the chance to meet.”
Santiago’s expression grew grim. “He actually did that?”
Santiago called the butler, Grant, into the room and instructed, “Go and fetch Elliot. What’s he up to? Why is he avoiding Sheena?”
“Yes, sir.”
Sheena maintained a smile, engaging in casual conversation and drinking tea with Santiago.
Ten minutes later, Grant returned.
“Sir, Mr. Jenkins isn’t coming tonight. He said he’s on a mission.”
“What urgent mission requires him to skip his fiancee’s banquet? It has been two days! This rascal!” Santiago slammed his cane on the floor. Trying not to scold him too harshly in front of Sheena, he reassured her, “Sheena, don’t worry. Even if I have to drag him here, I’ll make sure that boy comes.”
Sheena did not argue, smiling obediently. “Anything you say, Grandpa Santiago.”
Santiago looked affectionately at her. When he turned to Grant, his expression turned stern.
“Go tell Elliot, if he dares to be late tonight, he’ll kneel for three days and three nights! Kneel until his legs break!”
Grant left.
Ten minutes later, he returned with a disheartened look.
“Mr. Jenkins said when he finishes his mission tonight, he’ll… accept the punishment.”
Santiago was furious. Rather than attending his fiancee’s banquet, Elliot chose to face punishment!
He was determined to go against him!
In front of Sheena, Santiago could only sternly issue another command, “Tell him that if he dares not to come, add a hundred lashes to the punishment!”
Grant’s face instantly changed. “A hundred lashes? Sir, are you serious?”
Santiago tapped his cane on the floor, turned away, and coldly snorted without answering.
Grant hesitated to deliver the order, “Sir, you know Mr. Jenkins is stubborn. If he’s determined not to
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come, he might truly agree to receive the lashes! If he does so, do we really intend to whip him? That’s life–threatening!”
Santiago’s expression changed, and he fell into silence.
Sheena observed the shifting emotions between the two men.
The Jenkins family’s punishment with lashes seemed to be no simple matter.
Could a hundred lashes really whip a strong, ex–military man like Elliot to death?
Since Santiago had said that in front of Sheena, he could not revoke the punishment.
Nonetheless, beating Elliot was something he could not bring himself to do.
Seeing the tense atmosphere in the room, Sheena understood that Santiago was waiting for her to
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With a gentle smile, she spoke softly, “Grandpa Santiago, this lashing Uncle Grant mentioned sounded quite severe. The banquet is just a formality; attending to his mission is the most important. If Mr. Jenkins doesn’t come, it’s not a big deal. Please don’t punish him.”
Santiago patted her hand appreciatively, sighing repeatedly. “You’re truly a gracious child, but it’s too unfair to you.”
“It’s okay, Grandpa Santiago.”
The more graciously she behaved, the more troubled Santiago felt.
“Sheena, rest assured. Even if he doesn’t come tonight, I’ll find a way for you two to meet! I’ll make sure he apologizes to you in person!”
The formal banquet began. Sheena’s entrance drew all eyes, making her the focal point of attention. The beautiful gown, coupled with her elegant and tasteful makeup, made every movement and gesture captivating.
Tonight’s banquet was held just for her.
Sheena walked onto the stage, facing the collective gaze of the attendees. She gracefully delivered an official statement about reclaiming her position as the Lawson family’s little princess.
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