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.

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

Boniel asked Jefferson, “How long

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

Boniel nodded with satisfaction 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.

one more thing I have to do during this trip back,

forgotten what you said about having us run our own companies without using your connections as practice,

as the

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

a princely air just from standing there

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 if you’re

is not as good as you, not to mention younger. The resources you have been taking from me over the years far exceed

Jefferson. “I deserve them, Dad. It’s his fault for not working as hard. If you’re giving him

“Fine. I’ll have somebody make the

get the right of inheritance of the Terblanc family. Otherwise, we’ll just be strengthening Arnaud’s position.”

be defeated by Arnaud right when

did not need Rayna’s warning to

he told Boniel. “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

I know you’re

at the warm scene before him.

the housekeeper brought Arnaud his dinner.

when he accidentally glanced at Rayna, and disapproval flashed across his face. “Cyrus, meet Ms.

as he did so. “I am acquainted with her. She’s Calbert’s girlfriend. What a surprise to see you

would bring my girlfriend home

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