Someone recognized the young woman in a white dress, âItâs Judy Shepard, Old Mr. Shepardâs favorite granddaughter!â Everyone turned their attention to her, stunned.Lucas and Milesâ hearts sank. With Judy involved, the situation became sticky. Furthermore, the fact she called Skylar Mr. Stone showed how much respect she had for him.Judy walked toward Skylar with a sweet smile, âSky!â Everyoneâs jaw dropped. Judy had always been a spoiled brat; she did not care for anyone except Old Mr.
Shepard. Mr. Stone must have been someone special for her to pay him so much attention.Ignoring the whispers among the crowd, Judy turned toward Lucas. âWere you threatening to kill Mr. Stone?â Lucas was dumbfounded. How could Judy publicly embarrass me for this guy?âWhy do you care?â Lucas smirked, âMind your own business, Judy. You have no power against me without your grandfather.
Perhaps I would change my mind if heâs here.âDespite being Old Mr. Shepardâs favorite granddaughter, Judy was inexperienced in comparison to Lucas, the eldest son of the Currey family. Lucas lifted a triumphant smile. Meanwhile, someone called out, âOld Mr. Shepard is here!â Walking over from the Shepard villa, Dudley quickened his pace as he saw Skylar.âMr. Stone, I have been waiting by the entrance but was distracted by some visitors. I am sorry for making you wait,â Dudley bowed and apologized profusely to Skylar.Everyone looked at them, wide-eyed. âWhat? Old Mr. Shepard has been expecting this guy himself and even addresses him as Mr. Stone!â They were intrigued when Judy seemed respectful of Skylar, as she could sometimes be unpredictable, but with Old Mr. Shepard, the leader of the great Shepard family, acting all apologetic toward Skylar, they were astonished.As people wondered if Skylar was even more powerful than the Shepard family, Lucas broke out in a cold sweat.
Judy noticed his uneasiness and said, âMy grandfather is here, Lucas. How about changing your mind now?âLucasâs face fell. He thought Skylar was simply Judyâs acquaintance; he would never dream of Skylar having a connection with Dudley. If he did, Lucas would not have said those things; he was terrified of crossing Dudley.