Chapter 369

“It was my fault, Dad,” Jefferson said at once. “I was the one who hurt her first. Please don’t blame her. Besides, we’ve made up now.”

“So what if you’ve made up?” he raged. “This woman is vicious to have sent you to prison. You are going to meet your end by her hand!”

Jefferson had the urge to retort, “Should I be greedy like you and get rid of their lackeys?”

However, he swallowed the vehement words. “She’s gentle and kind, which you will see if you get to know her She’s also smart enough to help me with the business.”

Boniel’s scowl remained.

Jefferson held Rayna as a show of support. “It’s her first time in our home, Dad. You could at least be courteous. I told her you’re easygoing and love me the most.”

As Boniel doted on Jefferson, his younger son, he shook hands reluctantly with Rayna for his sake.

“I am Calbert’s father, Boniel Terblanc.”

Then, Boniel beckoned Jefferson, and the pair entered the dining room. “Tell me,” the latter said with an air of paternal love, “how is the business expansion in Aploth going?”

He completely ignored Rayna.

Rayna did not exhibit any signs of dissatisfaction. Instead, she pursed her lips and followed suit into the dining area.

Having sent Jefferson to prison and tarnished his name, I deserve Boniel’s cold shoulder.

the conversation between Jefferson and Boniel and realized that aside from the things Boniel had done to Jefferson’s mother, he

“How long will

to expand in Aploth, I would like to stay a little longer this time.” Jefferson

finding out that his son was staying in Yartran. “Good. Go

to do during this trip back, Dad-”

about to say something when an attractive male voice interrupted, “Have you forgotten what you said about having us run our own companies

as the voice increased in volume.

suit. He handed his jacket to a servant to reveal a black vest upon his well–built and erect frame. His

exuded a princely air just from standing there and surveying the scene with his

Arnaud said pleasantly, “and are worried that he may not rise to the task, but I am your son, too. Would you also grant me a position

younger. The resources you have

at their table and sat across from Jefferson. “I deserve them, Dad. It’s his fault for not working as hard. If you’re giving him your connections, I should

“Fine. I’ll have somebody make the arrangements tomorrow.”

table. “Reject it,” she whispered. “We’ll decide further when we get the right of inheritance of the Terblanc family. Otherwise, we’ll just be

to be defeated by Arnaud right when she arrived at Yartran before

did not need Rayna’s warning to understand their predicament.

“I have yet to expand the business in Aploth, but the companies here in Yartran are raking in huge profits. In fact, one of them went public a year ago. I will have somebody show you the financials over the next few days. Cyrus is right. We need practice, and it won’t do us any good if we use your

know you’re capable!” Boniel laughed boisterously,

the warm

the housekeeper brought Arnaud his dinner.

glanced at Rayna, and disapproval

turning to gaze at her as he did so. “I am acquainted with her. She’s Calbert’s girlfriend. What

home to meet

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