Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2869
In the beginning, it had been because of the Barrymores and Jory’s influence that he asked Nancy to put up an act. If Nancy were to be harmed in any way because she had been dragged into this ordeal, then he could not live with the guilt.
“Larry, there’s nothing to worry about. They have successfully boarded the plane,” Caspian assured him.
Indeed, he was quite pleased to hear that, but that did little to put him at ease.
Jake was a formidable foe, and he could really hold a grudge. Larry worried that the man would still go after Jory and Nancy after the two returned from their trip.
That bast*rd will do anything and stoop to any level to get what he wants! Larry knew that much.
Ring! Ring! The phone on the sofa rang.
It was an unknown number. Without hesitation, Larry put his phone on speaker mode.
“Hi, Mr. Norton. Come have a meal with me?” Jake’s voice sounded over the phone.
Gosh, what’s he up to now? Instantly, Larry tensed up. “I’m busy. I don’t have the time to entertain you,” he said, with a mind to hang up right after.
“Come on, don’t be like that. Just so you know, I have a gift for you,” Jake added. “Come to the restaurant where you used to bring Joan on dates. I’ll be waiting.”
Jake hung up the phone first.
What gift can he possibly have for me? It has to be an excuse! And why must he pick that restaurant, out of all places? Larry clenched his fists. The whole thing felt off.
Whatever, it’s just one meal. Besides, what can he do to me in broad daylight? Larry packed his stuff, got ready and left the office.
“Larry, let me get some of my men…”
Larry cut in before Caspian could finish, “There’s no need for that.” Since Jake had requested to meet him first, it would be quite petty of him if he had arranged for backup or an ambush.
Soon, Larry arrived at the restaurant in his car.
“What business do you have with me?” he muttered as he walked towards Jake.
Jake cast Larry a disdainful look, his eyes filled with contempt, as he took a sip of his coffee. Well, surprise, surprise. You came after all!
“This is for you!” Jake tossed a red card his way.
This is… a wedding invitation? Larry flipped through it. Sure enough, he found Jake’s and Joan’s names on the card. He did not expect that one day Jake would actually hand him the wedding invitation.
“Joan and I are getting married. This is an invitation for you. I hope to receive your blessing. I know that you’ve found out about Joan being alive a long while back. Quite a remarkable feat, Larry! You are most certainly not the average Joe,” Jake went on casually with such calm and conviction that Larry could not get a read on him.
Why is he so calm? This isn’t like him at all! While Larry was looking at Jake, Jake was observing the man sitting opposite him as well. Something felt off. Does he know that I know he knows?
Larry hung his head low as he examined the card in his hands. He might seem calm on the surface, but deep down he was swirling with emotions.
Actually, he was afraid and terrified of the possibility that Joan would really agree to marry the man who stole her from him. Hence, he decided to take a gamble. If he won, then Joan would return to his side on her own accord, but if he lost, then he would have to crash the wedding!
Of course, that would only be used as a last resort.
“Alright, I shall respect every decision that Joan makes,” Larry said flatly, his narrowed eyes looking out the window.
No, he must have some kind of plan! Jake glared at Larry, his eyes filled with suspicion.
“Relax, I’ll definitely attend your wedding. If there’s nothing else you have to say, then pardon me. I shall take my leave.” With that said, Larry rose from his seat and turned to leave.
“Hold it right there! You’re the one who arranged for Nancy to leave the country, aren’t you?” Jake fired a question at him.
Larry gave him a side-eye. How ironic! Of course, you’ll want to ask about that.
“It’s not like you don’t know what Nancy’s like. Seriously, when she sets her mind to do something, who can stop her? You can’t possibly think that I can tie her down,” Larry said the line on purpose.