Chapter 299

Steward's POV "Gerald Larson, my good buddy. I swear I had no clue she was your daughter." I was standing in the corner of the social club's reception area, making this call for what felt like the tenth time. I had been trying to apologize to Gerald, but the man simply wouldn't listen. All this drama just because I'd flirted with his daughter, not knowing who she was. Yet he insisted on giving me a moral lecture about respecting women regardless of who they were. Finally, he told me never to call him again; our friendship of many years was over. This only fueled my anger toward Joseph. My son was a complete idiot. I'd lost a potentially valuable ally because this fool had hired Gerald's spoiled daughter without telling me. That boy needed to be taught a lesson. I took a deep breath; I was here to meet other friends and needed to stay composed. Just as I was turning to head toward the club's dining room, I spotted a group of women entering. Each one prettier than the last. This club had