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Chapter 254:

On their way out, Wyatt gave Denny a final, measured smile. “If there is any issue about our future projects, Mr. Williamson, you can reach out to me directly p>

The meaning in his words left no doubt—Amelia was not to be involved. Amelia let Wyatt’s words slide right past her, missing the undertone completely, but Denny caught it in an instant, and his eyes clouded.

Once Wyatt and Amelia had left, Jasiah drifted to Denny’s side and found him still staring after them. With a resigned sigh, he muttered, “Quit looking. They’re not coming back p>

“Tell me something. If Wyatt hadn’t woken up, do you think I’d have had a shot with Amelia?” Denny said.

“Denny, what are you thinking?” Jasiah’s eyes flew wide at the question.

Catching that flicker of alarm in Jasiah’s expression, Denny said in a cold voice, “Relax. I haven’t done anything… yet p>

“What’s that supposed to mean? I’m telling you now, don’t even think about something like that. Taking someone’s life will land you in prison,” Jasiah said.

That warning earned Jasiah a baffled look from Denny. Jasiah immediately realized that he had misunderstood Denny, though he couldn’t fault himself too much. Denny’s fixation on Amelia was obvious.

When he noticed the sorrow settling over Denny’s features, Jasiah spoke in a soft voice. “Listen, Denny. The Stewarts are no ordinary family. Going up against Wyatt will crush you. Don’t throw away everything you’ve worked for p>

For all its polished façade, high society was rotten beneath the surface. The Williamson family’s name carried weight in Hans, but there were countless internal conflicts. Denny might have been the brightest of them, yet the family patriarch, Eaton Williamson, had no fondness for him. His favor rested entirely on Terrell Williamson, the eldest grandson.

𝖲𝖺v𝘦 𝘆𝘰𝗎𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘃о𝘳i𝘁𝘦 𝗇𝗼𝘃𝖾ls o𝘯

It didn’t matter what Denny achieved—Eaton always found a way to push him down. Even Summit Capital, Denny’s proudest creation, became a target. Once it made its mark, Eaton moved to claim it under the family name.

Had Amelia married someone with less power, Jasiah would have urged Denny to pursue her without hesitation. But she had married Wyatt, a man from a very powerful family. That reality left Denny with a knot of emotions—bitter and impossible to swallow.

During the drive back to Hillside Villa, Amelia noticed Wyatt stealing glances at her. Each time she met his eyes, he quickly looked away. After a while, she finally spoke up. “Is there something you want to tell me p>

Denny’s presence stirred a sharp sense of insecurity in Wyatt. Knowing that Amelia and Denny had studied at Kretol University at the same time soured his mood. His frustration only deepened when Amelia casually mentioned inviting Denny over for another meal.

“You and Denny seem pretty close,” Wyatt said.

Completely missing the edge in his tone, Amelia smiled. “He’s a good guy. Talented, too. Every time we talk, I walk away having learned something new p>

She went on about Denny, not realizing how much darker Wyatt’s expression was growing, until his voice cut in. “I can teach you a lot, too, you know p>

His reaction left Amelia confused. What on earth had gotten into him today?