Sonny was surprised for a moment, not expecting Kaden to ask him to accompany Everly to a banquet.

If the two attended the banquet together, it was only going to fuel rumors.

Before he could refuse, Everly said, “Grandpa, I can go alone. There’s no need to trouble Mr. Brown. I’ll bring the bodyguards and my secretary with me, and they’ll protect me.

“Besides, I usually don’t drink that much at banquets. That’s well known here in Clearfield. Few would dare force me to drink.”

Though she was