"This way, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Rhodes, Mrs. Rhodes, and Ms. Rhodes—please!" Justin had completely changed his attitude, now grinning with over-the-top enthusiasm.

He was practically bowing, a world apart from the snobby arrogance he had shown earlier.

Tiana smiled faintly and said, "We'll be dining in the Celestial Suite now. That won't be a problem, right?"

The manager nodded so fast it looked painful. "No problem at all, Mrs. Rhodes. Please, right this way!"

Jameson patted Andrew's shoulder reassuringly and whispered, "Andy, don't worry. I already called our people. Jerry and the others are on their way."

Andrew chuckled lightly. "Mr. Rhodes, there's no need to mobilize the whole family.

The Hopkins? I can handle them myself."

Jameson shook his head, thinking Andrew was just putting on a brave face. He believed Andrew, being new to Blumedale, could not possibly fend off the Hopkins on his own.

Meanwhile, Andrew casually excused himself during dinner to make a quick call to