THE afternoon came, and August informed Daphne that he was going home and wanted to request a meeting about the Remington and Sandoval family’s future partnership.

Nicole and Jake couldn’t help but smile as they were in the living room, waiting for their great son-in-law to arrive.

“I think August will come in a minute,” Nicole said with excitement, looking at the clock. “I hope it’s about the Joint Venture already.”

Jake nodded and agreed. He couldn’t suppress the smile on his face.

As Daphne walked past them, Nicole called her. “Daphne, come here. Sit with us while waiting for August.”

“No. I prefer to stay in my room,” Daphne declined the offer nonchalantly.

Jake noticed Nicole’s grip on her dress tightening. He didn’t like how Daphne was talking to them.

“That’s an order. Sit here,” Jake said firmly, trying to assert his authority.

‘I don’t even like to be in a room with you too, what more if I’m going to strike up a conversation? I’ll die,’ complained Daphne at the back o