Always Been Yours

Calvin didn't bother waiting for Zachary to speak as he took the lead and reported the outcome of the meeting with Nicholas earlier.

Adam and Joseph fumed with rage once they heard his words.

"How dare that kid put forth such a condition!" Joseph hissed through gritted teeth.

Then, he spat out a few nasty remarks before looking at Adam. "What do you think?"

The others also turned their attention to Adam.

A cunning glint appeared in Adam's dangerously narrowed eyes. "Since he dares to make such a deal, we will grant his wish!"

"Grant him?! But… Uncle Adam, we are talking about the management rights of the whole of Europe." Felix was displeased by Adam. In his opinion, there was no way they should give up and allow Nicholas to do as he pleased.

Zachary and Calvin also chimed in and expressed their disapproval.

On the contrary, Joseph merely tilted his head at Adam and said nothing. He knew better than anyone that Adam wasn't someone who would relent so easily.

And he was right on the money.

Adam sneered, "We're merely agreeing to his deal. There will be plenty of chances for us to deal with him once we successfully get out of this place. When that happens, I will make sure he pays everything he has taken from us back with interest."

…

Later that day, Zachary, Calvin, and Felix made their appearance at the headquarters of Sawyer Group again.

entered the office. There was a hint of a smile playing on his lips as he informed, "President Sawyer, it's just like you predicted. Master Adam

requested Edward to lead the three

up again in Nicholas' office a few minutes later.

hand over the management rights of the whole of Europe.

stared them down. Instead, he simply leaned

fell into silence, and the atmosphere was very oppressive.

at the man who remained silent

use their statuses as his elder to

shot them a warning look, stopping them before they

enough, Nicholas noticed their antics. Still, he merely looked at them as though he wasn't seeing them at all.

Zachary let out a light cough. He intended to persuade

achieved in Europe over the past few years had been the result of our fathers' hard work. That's why we can't hand over the management rights of the whole of Europe to you. Otherwise, I fear they won't

Zachary's

breathed a sigh of relief after they received Nicholas'

you let

draft the contract as soon as possible. I will let the two of them go once you sign the contract."

was the first time Nicholas spoke after the trio had shown up

that, the three left, feeling delighted with the outcome.

he simply

not long after they left.

entered Nicholas' office, Tobias inquired, "What were your uncles

Kieran didn't say anything, he still looked at

me to let Granduncle Adam

you say?" Tobias pressed