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Ever since Shehnaaz disappeared, Byron got very fidgety.

He walked back and forth and almost drove Vera crazy. She shouted, "Byron Shukla, can you just sit? You make me dizzy."

Byron looked miserable, "How could I sit still?" If he could keep calm, why would he walk around?

Vera sighed helplessly, "Mr. Sidharth has already gone to pick up Shehnaaz, which means that Shehnaaz is safe. Don't worry about it anymore."

That was true, but...

"I'm afraid Sidharth will punish me severely."

Well, that was what he was most worried about right now.

So, it was because of this! Vera's eyes twitched. She scolded, "You deserve to be punished by your brother."

"Even my dear cousin has been banished to such a desolate place. I am screwed."

Byron shook his head and sighed.

"Jaxson is just on a business trip. Don't act
like he won't be able to come back."

Vera rolled her eyes at him and continued, "As long as Shehnaaz pleaded for you, Mr. Sidharth would not make things too difficult for you."

Hearing this, Byron's eyes lit up. "Oh right,

Why did I forget Shehnaaz?"

Vera rolled her eyes. How could he be so
stupid?

At this moment, the door opened. Byronand Vera exchanged a look and ran towards the entrance at the same time.

"Shehnaaz!"

"Shehnaaz!"

Upon seeing Shehnaaz, they exclaimed at the same time.

Shehnaaz was shocked and smiled helplessly, "Are you two trying to scare me to death?"

"Shehnaaz!" Byron spread his arms wide and pounced towards her.

Shehnaaz dodged to the side to let him pass.

"Why?" Byron looked at Shehnaaz sadly.

Shehnaaz smiled craftily, "Byron, are you sure you want to hug me?"

"I..." Byron felt a cold gaze fall on him. He slowly looked up and saw his big brother's poker face. He quickly explained, "Sidharth, I don't want to hug Shehnaaz. I don't want to hug her at all."

Shehnaaz laughed at the side while Vera scolded coldly, "Coward."

Vera stepped forward and gave Shehnaaz a warm hug. She said, "Thank goodness, you finally returned safely."

"Sorry, I made you all worry." Shehnaaz
patted her back with guilt.

Vera let go of her and a-trace of ruthlessness rose in her eyes. "Shehnaaz, don't worry, I will avenge you. Hadley and her friends are going to pay."

"Yes." Byron agreed, "Damn it, do they think my sister-in-law can be easily bullied? I will definitely make them pay ten times, a hundred times, a thousand times the price."

"Byron, Vera." Shehnaaz looked at them touched.

It felt good to have them here.

Just as Shehnaaz was about to cry. Sidharth's cold voice sounded.

"Byron, you should worry about yourself first."

Hearing this, Byron froze. Then, he wailed,

"Shehnaaz, you have to save me."

"Ignore him!" Sidharth pulled Shehnaaz inside.

"Shehnaaz?" Byron continued to howl.

Seeing this, Vera shook her head and sighed. She patted Byron's shoulder and said, "Good luck, Byron."

"Vera, you are so happy, aren't you?" Byron knew she was gloating.

Vera pretended to be surprised and blinked her big eyes, "You actually knew it."

"VERA!" Byron gritted his teeth.

"Hey, I heard that place has a lot of mosquitoes and germs. You must take care of yourself."

Vera smiled sweetly at him.

Then, she ignored his clamor and walked away.

Shehnaaz heard Byron's helpless call. Although she knew that he was faking it, she still couldn't bear it.

"Sidharth, it is not Byron's fault. Don't treat him like Jaxson."

Shehnaaz pleaded for Byron. Actually, it was her fault. She did not want anyone to be implicated because of her. Sidharth lowered his head and looked straight into her eyes. He smiled slightly, "So you will be punished with him."

"What?" Shehnaaz's eyes widened in surprise, "Why should I?"

"Because you didn't listen, and trusting everyone like they are your own"

The very simple reason left Shehnaaz speechless. She didn't listen to him. He did not allow her to attend the cocktail party, but she insisted and said that she could protect herself.

Thinking about it, she felt embarrassed.

"Alright, I accept the punishment. But Byron doesn't need to. He was also implicated by me." said Shehnaaz.

"What? Are you sure that you want to bear all the punishment for Byron?" Sidharth raised his eyebrows.

"Yes." As his sister-in-law, she was willing to bear the burden for him.

"As you wish." Sidharth said with a meaningful smile.

Shehnaaz heaved a sigh of relief when she heard that he had agreed to her request and smiled widely.

At this moment, she did not know what kind of punishment she would face, and what kind of consequences it would bring to her.

Shehnaaz wanted to taste the dishes personally cooked by Sidharth, so Sidharth asked her to sit in the living room and chat with Vera and Byron.

Then he went straight into the kitchen to
prepare the food.

Vera stared into the kitchen. Seeing Sidharth busy in the kitchen, she shook her head and said, "Sidharth Shukla, the Estrada master of the Shukla Family, the president of SEG, can actually cook. No one would believe it."

"Do you think it's very fantastic?" Shehnaaz
asked.

"It's not just a fantasy. I simply don't dare to even imagine it." Vera sighed emotionally. Then, she turned to Byron and said, "Byron, can you cook?"

"What do you mean?" said Byron curtly. He looked up and caught the anticipation in Vera's eyes and his lips curled into a dangerous smile. "If I could, does it mean you will marry me?"

Vera was stunned for a moment, but she quickly recovered. She frowned in disgust, "Byron, why are you so narcissistic? Could it be that every girl who asks you this question wants to marry you?"

"Of course." Byron replied bluntly.

Vera rolled her eyes at him, "Sorry, I'm not interested in you."

Byron raised his eyebrows and didn't say anything else.

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