Chapter 1775

The man stubbornly clung to Germaine's leg, refusing to cooperate any further. "You little punk, are you seriously trying to push your luck?" Jenson growled. He rolled up his sleeves, ready to swing again. Sensing the rising tension, Germaine decided to intervene. "Let me handle this." Though Jenson was hesitant, he quickly backed off, reluctantly stepping aside to wait. Germaine leaned down and gently tapped the man's hair. "Hey, you said earlier that my father sent you. Are you sure you have the right person?" The man immediately stopped crying, releasing her leg and taking a couple of steps back. Prostrating himself on the ground, he replied respectfully, "No, Ms. Lloyd. Your father knew you were planning to get married and sent me to investigate your groom's background. He didn't want you to be deceived." Jenson rolled his eyes in exasperation. "With a face like mine, do I really need to lie to get married?" he thought. "But my father passed away when I was very young," Ger