Chapter 287 Cold Fronts and Hidden Truths

    Chapter 287 Cold Fronts and Hidden Truths.

    Larry’s attention was entirely on Sloane-he hadn’t even spared Ginnie a nce the whole time.

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    Ginnie’s gaze flicked between the two of them. With a polite smile that barely masked her intent, she stepped forward and said with a hint of sarcasm, “Ms. Sloane certainly attracts people. Even someone as emotionally distant as Mr. Whitney seems deeply concerned about you.”

    Her words instantly soured the air. Everyone present frowned.

    Larry’s expression darkened. “Ginnie, you don’t know me well enough to makements like that. Don’t pretend you understand who I am.”

    Her smile faltered. She forced a chuckle, trying to ease the tension. “Mr. Whitney, I was only joking. Please don’t take it personally.”

    “We’re not close. Don’t joke with me,” Larry replied coolly, his voice sharp.

    Jill, never fond of Ginnie, grabbed Sloane and pulled her away to explore the vineyard. After a trip to the restroom, she returned to find Samson wandering on his own.

    “What are you doing here by yourself?” she asked.

    Samson scowled. “Benjamin got pulled back to do another emergency surgery.”

    Jill nodded in understanding, then took the chance to dig a little deeper. “You’ve known Lucas forever. You must know all kinds of stuff about him, right?”

    Samson narrowed his eyes suspiciously. “What are you getting at now?”

    She tugged on his arm yfully. “Don’t be like that! I just want to know-there’s a rumor going around that Lucas proposed to Ginnie. Is that true?”

    “That? Total nonsense,” Samson snapped. “Don’t listen to that tabloid garbage.”

    Jill immediately beamed. “So it’s a lie? I knew it! Ginnie’s just making stuff up. Completely delusional.”

    “Well… not entirely,” Samson said reluctantly, scratching his head. “Lucas did say something about marrying Ginnie back in the day. But it’splicated. I can’t exin it all right now. Just promise me- don’t tell Sloane,”

    “What? So it’s kind of true?” Jill scrunched her nose in displeasure. “And you think Sloane won’t find out it ! don’t tell her? Get real.”

    She fumed “And Lucas-if he’s still tangled up with Ginnie, why is he running after Sloane again? What a jerk. I’m not letting him anywhere near her!”

    Without waiting for a response, she stormed off.

    “Hey! Wait! You don’t even know the full story-don’t go doing something crazy! Samson shouted. running after her

    Once they were gone, bloane quietly stepped out from behind a nearby tree. Her eyes dimined for a

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    moment, but she quicklyposed herself.

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    Meanwhile, Ginnie had grown restless from not seeing Lucas around. Just as she was about to leave, she spotted Larry searching for someone. A glint of calction shed in her eyes.

    She hurried over, smiling with feigned warmth. “Mr. Whitney, what a coincidence. Fancy running into you

    here.”

    Larry nced at her, his voice t. “Ms. Ginnie. Something you need?”

    She gave a small, knowing smile. “I couldn’t help but notice how attentive you are to Ms. Sloane.”

    Larry’s gaze sharpened. His tone turned cold. “That’s my business, not yours. Don’t concern yourself with

    it.”