“That’s the name! You know her too, bro?” Steven, all blunt edges and no filters, remained oblivious to the brewing tension. Meanwhile, Harrison, standing off to the side, had already sensed the dropping temperature emanating from the big boss. He could only resist the urge to cover his face.

Steven, noticing Dylan’s interest in the Hughes family, thought he’d helpfully elaborate. “Mr. Parker, this Jasmine... I’ve heard she came from a poor background—an orphan ...