CHAPTER 042.

Not long had Mr. Powell walked in, Sophia rushed out to greet her father, she approached with a smile on her face, but immediately she emerged to see Kendrick with him, her eyes narrowed. An awestruck expression clouded her eyes.

"Come on my precious Jewel.. How have you been?" Mr. Powell said as he hugged her closely.

"I'm fine Dad, … when did you fly into the state?" She asked.

"Just this afternoon dear. He quickly turned to Kendrick, here… young master, Kendrick Peterson… were you aware you had a high profile custormer of this nature?" He asked Sophia who pretended like she never knew him.

"Mr. Kendrick, here's my daughter, … Sophia, my only precious Jewel." He gestured to Kendrick.

He smiled slowly, a feigned smile that made it seem like he too was seeing her for the first time.

"Please come in, … why didn't you tell me that you were returning today,... I would have prepared a grand reception for your arrival." Sophia said, her hands gesturing in the air.

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