Clarisse glanced at Joseph with a disdainful look. "I'm not helping you; I just find this amusing."

Joseph still wore a smile on his face, but inside, he cursed Clarisse. "I still have to thank you, Madam Baker," he said, then looked at James.

James' expression was grim, but with Clarisse having spoken, what else could he do? He could not just throw Joseph out.

"James, aren't you going to fetch Sir Hoffman?"

"No need!" Mateo's voice came from upstairs. Mateo stood at the top of the stairs, carefully helping Maxwell down.

"Dad, take it slowly," Mateo urged.

Maxwell's sharp eyes briefly rested on Joseph before shifting away. "What brings you here today, Joseph?"

with the new year approaching, I thought I'd come by to see you. It's been a while. How's your

old!" Maxwell said as he slowly made his way

turned to Joseph. "Joseph, please have a seat. You're our

James responded before leaving to fetch the tea. Mateo

humble demeanor. "Sir Hoffman, you still look as vigorous as ever. One

to Mateo. "See, Joseph knows how to speak

to scold Mateo, Joseph's face showed a hint of awkwardness. "Sir Hoffman, you

Joseph took a sip and then set the cup down. He hesitated before speaking, "Actually, there's something I'd like

Maxwell said, his dark eyes glinting as he feigned confusion.

Sir Hoffman, about three months ago, Collosus Group was planning

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