Chapter 298

Seeing Nicholas Hayes still playing the righteous man card, Bennett Ford didn’t get angry at all. Instead, he chuckled and shot a look at Patrick Ford. Patrick immediately caught on, slapped the table, and stood up abruptly. "So what you’re saying, Mr. Hayes, is that my sister’s reputation isn’t even worth a meal and a small gesture of thanks?" He put on a mock-furious expression, glaring at Nicholas. Nicholas had never actually intended to refuse the dinner or any reward. His whole act was just for show—to make himself look like some noble hero. So when he saw the Ford brothers trying to "convince" him to stay, he pretended to hesitate for a second, then casually turned and walked back into the living room. "I wouldn’t dare think that way. Since both of you are being so insistent, I suppose I’ll gladly accept." He sat back down on the couch like nothing happened, hiding a smirk behind his expression. From his point of view, he had played this game perfectly—getting both face and favor