Chapter 614 Manley Boyd

As Dolores pondered the situation, she swiftly devised a strategy to address it.

Tears filled her eyes once more as she gazed at Yolande.

"Miss Boyd, I'm innocent. Why should I apologize? Marlin, I didn't lie to you."

She turned and clung to him, unwilling to let go.

Yolande bristled at the spectacle. What a scheming and manipulative woman. Why did both her two brothers attract such scheming partners?

Witnessing Dolores's distress, sympathy arose from the onlookers.

"It was just a slap, why all this drama?"

Marlin, growing restless, signaled the security guards and announced to the guests, "The event has concluded. Please, everyone must leave now. We need to clean up."

Those curious about the outcome reluctantly bid farewell and exited.

Regardless of the resolution, rumors of Marlin's deep affection for his girlfriend were bound to circulate in Silverdale after tonight.

Jarrod had departed earlier after taking a phone call. Had he stayed, he surely would have supported Norah.

Derek also left, lamenting that Norah hadn't yielded, feeling a mix of disappointment and sympathy.

Soon, only a few were left in the spacious venue: Marlin, Dolores, Hans, Rosalee, Norah, Sean, and

Yolande.

Marlin's gaze was icy as he addressed Norah, "Miss Wilson, this is your last chance."

He had dismissed the crowd to spare her public embarrassment.

"Apologize to Dolores."

Norah, masking her emotions with a slight smile, was about to respond...

Suddenly, a new voice interrupted, "Let's see who demands an apology from Miss Wilson."

Turning toward the sound, they saw a middle-aged man entering, who was tall, commanding, and distinguished.

Norah's expression softened slightly.

Dolores quietly turned and peered at the imposing man from the corner of her eye before retreating into Marlin's embrace, as if reluctant to engage with anyone else.

"Dad," the Boyd siblings exclaimed in unison.

The man was Manley Boyd, the patriarch of the Boyd family.

Hans furrowed his brow, pondering, "Dad, do you know Miss Wilson?"

It was clear Manley had come to support Norah.

Yolande's eyes widened in surprise. Hadn't Norah claimed to know Marlin? How was she also acquainted with their dad?

"Leave!"

Manley commanded the security guards encircling Norah and Sean, allowing them to depart. "Miss Wilson is an esteemed guest. Is this the way we treat our guests?"

After reprimanding his children, he turned and nodded at Norah. "Miss Wilson, why didn't you come to me during your visit?"

Norah offered a smile. "I didn't want to impose, Mr. Boyd."

Manley countered, "How could it be an imposition? When you're in Silverdale, you should have let me host you."

"I just didn't want to trouble you," Norah explained, her smile unwavering.

Sean tensed slightly, his fingers curling. Did Norah know the Boyd family head? Had she visited Silverdale before? What was the nature of her relationship with Manley?

He realized he knew nothing about this. Despite their long stay in Silverdale, Norah had never mentioned any connection.

Manley's laughter broke the tension, echoing the warmth of an old friendship being rekindled.

"Now that I know you're here, you must accept my hospitality! It was promised," he declared jovially. Norah then introduced Sean to Manley, presenting Sean as her boyfriend.

Manley appraised Sean thoughtfully before nodding his approval.

"Good, you seem well-suited to be Miss Wilson's boyfriend.”