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.

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

pleasantries, Boniel asked Jefferson, “How long will

I would like to stay a little longer this time.” Jefferson glanced at Rayna with a smile. “I want to show Belle around Yartran.”

staying in Yartran. “Good. Go wherever you please, and come to the company to lend a hand after you’re done. sightseeing.”

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

silhouette approached as the voice

a servant to reveal a black vest upon his well–built and erect frame. His thin lips

there and surveying the scene

know you love Calbert, Dad,” Arnaud said pleasantly, “and are worried that he may not rise to the task, but I am your son, too. Would you

as good as you, not to mention younger. The resources you have been taking from me over

fault for not working as hard. If you’re giving him your connections, I should

hand. “Fine. I’ll have somebody make

kicked Jefferson under the table. “Reject it,” she whispered. “We’ll decide further when we get the right

not wish to be defeated by Arnaud right when

warning to understand

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.

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

sneered at the warm scene before

brought Arnaud

after him in concern when he accidentally glanced at Rayna, and disapproval flashed across his face. “Cyrus, meet Ms. Garland-”

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

my girlfriend home to meet Dad” Jefferson said.

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