Chapter 311 One–Sided Pursuit

Jean paid little attention to Joanna’s expression or mood, completely indifferent to her presence.

With Wrenn resting, he proceeded to visit his father in the study.

Frederic had refrained from visiting the company because of Wrenn’s illness, choosing instead to remain at home. Her well–being weighed heavily on his mind, and he found himself unable to focus on work during this time.

As Jean entered the study, he was greeted by the sight of his father, seated behind his desk, a contemplative expression on his face as he leisurely smoked a cigar.

The haze of smoke enveloped the room, the scent of tobacco permeating every corner.

Jean’s brow twitched as he approached, taking a seat across from his father. He offered a reminder, “Mom will be mad if she catches you smoking again.”

Frederic glanced at him before lifting the cigar to his lips, exhaling a plume of smoke, and casually dropping a

one knows, who’s to say anything?” comment, “Then don’t let her find out. If

eyebrow, Jean inquired, “You

Why have you taken

it comes to the two of you, I have plenty

glance at his father’s silver hair

fragile right now, and that has me concerned. If anything were to happen between

voice trailed off, the weight of his

Neera is helping me seek treatment, and my condition has rarely flared

caught in his throat, the trembling cigar nearly falling onto his

frustration evident as he exclaimed, “I’m worried about you as

same time, he pressed his cigar into the ashtray, his expression unwavering as he added, “Plus, you’re not fully recovered yet. I won’t find peace until you make

anxiety for his health, Jean offered reassurance in a patient tone, “Don’t worry,

held

no matter how you phrased it, it

do, don’t disturb me. The company has plenty to attend to, and I’ve let you have your way. Why are you slacking off and sneaking around

of

keeping an eye on things at the company. I wouldn’t feel at ease leaving if it weren’t

heart warmed upon hearing

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