Greatest Son-in-law's Evolution: Back so soon

CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN

Lina too looked round the room quickly. "Where's my father?" She asked, clearly noting his absence now.

"Probably hatching an evil plan somewhere no doubt." Xander replied dismissively.

"We shouldn't have come." Lina spoke again after a long pause. "We shouldn't have come here."

"Relax love. We're here now so let's just flow with the moment." Xander smiled reassuringly.

"Hey..... Here they are... The couple of the century." He called out loudly and without waiting for an invite, he dropped into an empty chair at Xander and Lina's table. It was Richard.

"Richard." Xander said quietly, his eyes boring straight into his rival's eyes.

"Xander." Richard smiled back at him. "How long has it been, buddy. I miss you for real."

"Do you know?" Lina asked sarcastically.

"Hey.... Lina." Richard turned to Lina as if noticing her for the first time. "Lina, our little heiress. The woman of the house, there you are. I thought you wouldn't be joining us."

"We're sorry to disappoint you. What are