Unmasked My CEO Ex-Husband’s Regret novel Chapter 446

Samuel opened his mouth, desperate to plead his case.

Kendrick didn't give him the chance.

After delivering his final warning, Kendrick summoned his assistant and issued a swift command: Samuel and his family were to be escorted off the property the moment lunch concluded.

Without so much as a backward glance, Kendrick turned and walked away.

Sebastian stayed by his grandfather's side, supporting his arm. Just before turning the corner, he glanced back, shooting Samuel a profoundly loaded look.

To Samuel, the very sight of his son was utterly repulsive. Catching that mocking stare, he felt his blood boil over instantly.

Unfortunately for him, before he could lash out, Sebastian disappeared down the hall with Kendrick.

That left only the polished assistant, who handled him with strict, professional detachment. "Mr. Vance, lunch is about to begin."

The unspoken message was clear: eat quickly, then get out.

Samuel's face cycled through shades of sickly white and furious red, like a turbulent painter's palette. Yet, facing the patriarch's personal assistant, he didn't dare utter a single word of complaint.

Ultimately, he just offered a dry, resentful glare before dragging his feet toward the dining room, utterly defeated.

Christmas Eve arrived.

Elara and Melody had been up since early morning. After breakfast, the three generations got to work tidying the house. Thankfully, Elara had hired a cleaning service for a deep clean a few days prior, so today only required light dusting and organizing.

By the time they finished, it was time for lunch. They kept the midday meal simple, saving their energy to prepare the grand holiday dinner in the afternoon.

None of them had particularly huge appetites. Since Sebastian had pre-ordered The Imperial Grand Consommé for them, they crossed two dishes off their dinner menu and reduced the overall portions, making the prep work significantly easier.

At four-thirty in the afternoon, the doorbell chimed.

Assuming it was Harrison arriving with his team like the day before, Elara and Jocelyn went to the door together, hoping to spare the staff the hassle of putting on shoe covers.

But when Elara swung the door open, she was greeted by Sebastian, looking effortlessly handsome in a navy-blue overcoat.

Elara froze, momentarily forgetting her manners and leaving him standing in the hallway.

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