Chapter 138: Reality is Not That Simple

The cafe's hushed ambiance could hardly contain Rowan Erickson's seething frustration. He stomped his feet in irritation, muttering curses under his breath, "That scoundrel Henry, parading affection with his wife over coffee and then booting me out! There'll come a day he'll rue this." After The Erickson's lavish reception for Gabriel, the entourage returned to The Mitchell estate. Joseph wore a troubled expression, the root cause being Sophie and Henry's actions. Ella and Theo Roberts exchanged a knowing glance. Ella, catching the drift, stepped forward, addressing Joseph, "Grandpa, Henry has provoked The Ericksons. They won't let this go. We must devise a plan!" "Yeah, Grandpa, Sophie and Henry are trouble. It's high time we rid our family of them!" Theo Roberts concurred. "Sophie just aided the family in dire straits. If they apologize and The Ericksons forgive, it's acceptable. If not, I'll ponder our next step." "Absolutely, Grandpa. Although I've just met Henry, he seems utt