Chapter 29

Stefani arrived at the coffee shop near the Carter Group, eager to meet Frederick.

As she entered, she spotted him sitting patiently, lost in thought while sipping his coffee. His eyes seemed distant, as if burdened by an unsolvable problem.

The sound of the glass door opening caught Frederick's attention, causing him to turn towards Stefani. A smile spread across his face as he rose from his seat to greet her warmly.

"Stef, I apologize for intruding on your busy schedule. I appreciate you taking the time to meet with me," Frederick said, pulling out a chair for Stefani to sit.

Stefani simply nodded, not in the mood for casual conversation, knowing that their discussion would revolve around Shaira.

"Uhm... so, what do you like to order—"

"Let's get straight to the point, Uncle," Stefani interrupted, her cold gaze fixed on him. "We're both busy, so I'd appreciate it if we could skip the small t