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.

observed the conversation between Jefferson and Boniel and realized that aside from the things Boniel

initial pleasantries, Boniel asked Jefferson, “How long will you

little longer this time.” Jefferson glanced at Rayna with a smile. “I want to show Belle

upon finding out that his son was staying in Yartran. “Good. Go wherever you please, and come to the company to lend a hand after you’re done.

have to do during

male voice interrupted, “Have you forgotten what you said about having us run our own companies without

the

three–piece suit. He handed his jacket to a servant to reveal a

there and surveying the

that he may not rise to the task, but I am your son, too. Would you

you, not to mention younger. The resources you have been taking from me over the years far exceed what has been granted to him.”

deserve them, Dad. It’s his fault for not working as hard. If you’re

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

“We’ll decide further when we get the right of inheritance of the Terblanc family. Otherwise, we’ll just be

by Arnaud right

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

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

know you’re capable!” Boniel laughed boisterously, looking

at the warm scene before

after, the housekeeper brought Arnaud his

asking after him in concern when he accidentally glanced at Rayna, and disapproval flashed

gaze at her as he did so. “I am acquainted with her. She’s Calbert’s girlfriend. What a surprise to see you in our home,

girlfriend home to meet Dad” Jefferson said.

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