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The maid said, “Our young Master Pollard frequently has to go out for business, so he’s not
home often.”
“Is he home today?”
“He…”
“What? Don’t tell me both they both have gone out together?”
Bea’s face was icy, leaving the maid no choice but to respond, “Mr. Kiran is at home, but he’s busy with work and might not be able to…”
“After all, I’m a guest of the Pollard family. I come here and never see the host day in and day out. What kind of situation is this? I’m not unreasonable. Go and inform Kiran. If he refuses
to see me, then I’ll just pack my bags and head straight back to Devonport!”
Bea was firm, and though the maid found it difficult, she had no choice but to relay the
message.
In the bedroom, Angelo was hanging upside down on the wall, muttering economic maxims
under his breath.
The maid entered and was startled to see Angelo in such a state, “Sir… Why are you hanging upside down again?”
“Viona! You’re just in time, help me, I can’t do this anymore…”
Angelo’s face was filled with pain, but James said coolly from not far away, “Ten more minutes, hold on.”
“I can’t hold on! I’m going to fall!”
“If you fall, you get back up and continue.”
“James! Seriously?”
As soon as Angelo spoke, Viona said, “Mr. James, perhaps we should let Mr. Angelo down now. Bea just said she wants to see him.”
“See me?”
Angelo’s spirits deflated, and he collapsed onto the floor, “Her, what does she want to see me. for?”
“It seems like she is unhappy because she hasn’t seen Mr. Caelum these past few days.”
In front of James, Viona had already phrased it as diplomatically as possible,
James was silent for a moment, not saying anything. He knew well what Grandma was thinking. Even though he had already asked Caelum to send Grandma back to Devonport, Grandma’s.stubbornness meant she wouldn’t leave until she achieved her goal, and even
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Caelum’s cold treatment couldn’t drive her away.
Angelo was somewhat troubled, “I really don’t want to see that old witch.”
James said indifferently, “Just see her.”
“What do I even say to her? Tell her to stop hanging around my house? Tell her to stop pining for my dad, that my dad isn’t interested in her? Would she tear me apart?”
Angelo thought carefully and concluded that this approach was not feasible, especially after seeing the scars on James‘ back last time.
“Bea said if you won’t see her, she’ll pack her bags and head back to Devonport.”
Hearing Viona’s words, Angelo suddenly perked up, “Then why are you telling me this? Just let her go! It’ll give her peace of mind, and me too, and her grandson can rest easy. Isn’t this a win–win?”
James glanced at Angelo, suddenly feeling that the latter was a bit too thoughtless. Leaving aside the fact that Bea was a guest, just based on that statement alone, if Bea really left in a huff, for the sake of reputation, Caelum would have to make Angelo chase after her to the airport and bring her back.
James said, “Go see her, say whatever you want
“Even if it makes her mad?”
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James shot Angelo a quick glance and simply said, “Just don’t overdo it.”
Hearing this, Angelo perked up as if he’d been given a free pass. “Alright, I’ll just have a quick chat with that old witch…”
Before he could finish, James gave him another look. Angelo quickly corrected himself, “Mrs. Bea Burke I mean.”
James looked away, and Angelo started to tidy up in front of the mirror. He took a pair of gold–rimmed glasses from his pocket, ensuring he looked his best, then adjusted the hair at his temples.
Angelo wiped the mischievous grin off his face and said seriously, “Viona, to the study.”
“Yes, sir!”
Viona led Angelo out.
In the study, Angelo sat at the desk, trying out different poses before settling into a relaxed one. Outside, Viona announced, “Sir, Mrs. Bea Burke has arrived.”
“Alright,” Angelo said indifferently. “Let her in.”
Viona opened the door, and Bea walked in wearing a white dress, her every movement exuding the grace of an old–world socialite. Angelo looked her up and down – not bad at all. For her age, she had remarkably few wrinkles.
It seemed his dad had good taste back in the day. But… she didn’t look anything like his
mom. How had those ridiculous rumors started that his mom was a stand–in for this old
lady? The media really needed a shake–up.
“Aren’t you going to offer me a seat?” Bea’s voice snapped Angelo back to reality.
“Please, sit. Viona, get Bea another cup of tea.”
“Yes, sir.”
As Viona prepared the tea, Angelo said, “My father and I are usually swamped with business, so please excuse us if we’ve been neglectful.”
“I don’t mind, but you two are indeed too busy, hardly ever around,” Bea replied, her tone tinged with resentment. She sat on the sofa, sipped her tea, and continued, “It’s my first time leaving Devonport. I didn’t mean to trouble you, but I’ve run into some difficulties. Your father and I go way back, and considering the Pollard family’s vast influence abroad, I hoped you could help me out.”
”
“Oh? What kind of help do you need?”
“I’ll get straight to the point. Your father and I were close in our youth, and you being his son, I think it wouldn’t be too much to call you Kiran, would it?”
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Angelo kept his smile, “Of course, not too much.
“Kiran, my trip abroad isn’t just to find my grandson. I also need your help dealing with someone.”
Angelo almost choked on his tea. Dealing with someone? What kind of crime dramas had this old lady been watching back in Devonport? What did the Pollard family have to do with
this?
Despite his thoughts, Angelo remained calm and asked, “May I know who you want to deal with, Bea?”
“It’s Colby’s wife, Sophie.”