Everyone’s mouth hung open in shock.

Thea stood rooted to the spot. It was a while before she managed to respond.

Quickly, she helped York up, saying, “Mr. Smith, wh-what are you doing? Please get up.”

“Ms. Thea, please forgive us. Please have mercy on my useless nephew.”

James said coldly, “He asked Thea to keep him company for three days.”

“What?”

York flew into a rage once more.

He was so angry he got up, searching for something. His eyes landed on a wooden chair. He grabbed it and sla