Lawrence was putting Miranda in a difficult position. She had only just learned it was his birthday today, so there was no time for her to prepare a gift for him.
Andrew protected Miranda and smiled to smooth things over. "The gift is already in your study. Miranda and I got it together."
Lawrence raised an eyebrow, showing doubt about Andrew's words.
"Is that so?"
Andrew turned to Rayne, who was beside Lawrence, and cleverly changed the subject, "Rayne, why don't you take Lawrence upstairs to change? The dinner is about to start."
Rayne, of course, was happy to comply and took Lawrence's arm. "Come on, I'll go with you."
Lawrence frowned and pulled his arm away, looking at Rayne without changing his expression. "You're a guest. Go to the dining room first."
With that, he cast a fai
