Chapter 106: Who Really Is It?

"What matter?" Griffin Gardner asked, puzzled. "My family, The Gardner, has always been law-abiding. We've never offended Mr. Richard. Your accusatory tone does leave me somewhat perplexed." "And since Mr. Richard is here, let me offer a gift as a token of respect, whether or not we've offended you," Griffin quickly added, his mind racing. He knew he had to keep The Richard from taking advantage of The Gardner's current vulnerability. Indeed, Maxen Richard's expression lightened at the mention of a gift. "So, what gift do you plan to offer, Grandpa Gardner?" he inquired, keeping his distance from Henry Carson, pretending to be unacquainted. Sophie Mitchell's anxiety intensified, recalling the day's earlier conflict with Maxen Richard's daughter, Fiona Marshall. "It's alright, don’t worry..." Henry Carson whispered, soothing Sophie, who felt increasingly trapped in the situation. "Today, this man had a conflict with your daughter, and I heard he ran out of your house. He's right he