Chapter 720 It's Her or Me

Deacon licked his lips nervously, uncharacteristically silent for once. Astrid stepped forward, handing a box to the bodyguard with a polite smile. "Mr. Lowell Senior, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Astrid McLennon, a friend of Deacon's." She gestured to the package. "It's just a small token of appreciation. I hope you'll accept it." Her respectful demeanor earned her a glance from Mr. Lowell Senior. He raised his eyebrows slightly, giving her a once-over before his gaze fell on the bottle of wine. "Not bad. Good eye for wine," he muttered, his lips twitching in the ghost of a smile. "This one's not easy to get, is it?" He cast a sideways glance at Deacon, his tone growing sharper. "Shame about your choice of friends, though. You'll let anyone call themselves one, won't you?" Deacon cleared his throat awkwardly, clearly caught off guard. Mr. Lowell Senior's words seemed harsh, but there was something in his tone that felt off. If he truly disliked Deacon, he woul