Chapter 140


    The best way to bankupt the Freeman family was to start with the Freeman Group. However, the


    Freeman Group was a well–respectedpany in Farlem, and toppling it with her ow


    umpth in a short amount of time would not be easy. Moreover, she still had the task her Tather he given


    her.


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    Lost in thought, Sheena returned to the mansion. As she entered the garden, she saw Howard waiting


    for her at the entrance, looking mysterious. Seeing her approach, he greeted her.


    “What’s the matter?” Sheena was puzzled, preparing to go inside. “Howard, I have things to take care


    of. If you have something to say, just say it.”


    “There’s someone you know waiting for you inside. Care to guess who?”


    Seeing him acting mysteriously, Sheena walked up the stairs with a puzzled expression.


    A tall, slim figure with a sophisticated aura stood in the hallway. Hearing Sheena’s footsteps, he turned


    abruptly, his gaze meeting her clear eyes.


    “C–Colin Upton?” Sheena blurted out in disbelief.


    “Sheena! It’s been six years, and you’ve grown even more mature. I never thought I’d see you again.”


    Colin was particrly excited. “What happened six years ago? How did you end up in Farlem?”


    “It’s all in the past.” Sheena smiled, asking, “How long have you been waiting? Why don’t you have a


    seat?”


    Sheena invited Colin to sit on the main couch while she settled on a side sofa. With delicate fingertips,


    she picked up a teacup and poured a cup for Colin.


    Observing Sheena’s elegant gestures and movements, Colin could not help but feel deeply impressed


    by how the young, innocent girl from six years ago had transformed into a mature, alluring, and


    captivating beauty.


    “You’ve truly changed a lot.”


    “I’m no longer a child now, so of course, I’ve changed.” Sheena chuckled, steering the conversation


    away. “We haven’t seen each other in so long. How about having dinner here tonight and catching up?”


    Colin readily agreed, saying, “Of course! How about getting a few drinks and reminiscing?” “Colin, just


    don’t pass out right away! Don’t let Nana witness that!” Howard walked in from outside and yfully


    patted Colin’s shoulder. “I remember a few years ago, we had a drink together, and you were knocked


    out by just one ss. It scared me so much that I almost had to take you to the hospital.‘


    “Knock it off! I’m not the same as a few years ago, and I can hold my liquor now. If you don’t believe


    me, how about a littlepetition?”


    Sheena silently followed behind the two, watching their backs, feeling deeply moved.


    It had been a long time since she caught up with old friends. Those three years spent with Elijah almost


    made her forget her former confident, enthusiastic, and cheerful self.


    In celebration of their ramion after so many years, Howard opered a bottle of aged French


    What, you think I can’t hold my alcohol? Are you trying to fool me with a bottle of wine Colin half


    jokingly punched Howard’s shoulder.


    “Don’t underestimate this bottle of wine. I brought it back after visiting Chateau Latour in France, couple


    of years ago. It’s pretty strong. I didn’t even open it when Nana came back. You better give it a taste.”


    Howard brought out three crystal wine sses, pouring some wine into each and handing one


    to Colin.


    Colin took the ss, first taking a whiff before sipping it slowly.


    “It really is a good wine!”


    The three clinked their sses and downed their wine in one gulp.


    As the toast continued, they went onte into the night.


    Colin’s face was slightly flushed from the alcohol, and he stared at Sheena’s slightly rosy cheeks,


    hesitating.


    “Sheena, Howard told me a bit about your situation. How have you been over the years? That


    man…‘