"Master Collins, what are you talking about? What kind of people do you think we are? How can you accuse us of teaming up? I just found out about this."
Geoffrey smiled merrily. He reached out and patted Jarold's chest, and his voice softened as he coaxed Master Collins.
"Humph." Master Collins snorted coldly and pushed his hand away. "I don't believe in you. You're such a bad boy. Did you teach him this?"
Hearing what he said, Geoffrey widened his eyes instantly and shook his head to deny, "No, no. You know Sebastian's character. How could I control his thoughts?"
Then, Jarold narrowed his eyes when he heard what Geoffrey said. He looked towards Maddox.
Although they hadn't spent much time together, Sebastian's temper was indeed like what Geoffrey had said. Even though he had amnesia, his temper hadn't changed. He was still stubborn.
He couldn't change the things he was born with.
Then, Jarold thought of his eldest daughter.
Back then... Aurora was also as stubborn as him.
She refused to obey his orders and insisted on what she thought was right. That was why she ended up this way.
When he thought of Aurora, the look in Jarold's eyes became wistful.
This daughter of his had truly hurt him.
Thus, Jarold's gaze on Maddox was no longer so strict. Instead, he said tiredly, "You two brats, get the hell out of here. I want to be alone for a moment."
"Master Collins, are you alright? How about I stay and talk this through with you?" Geoffrey said.
"An old man like me doesn't need advice from a boy like you. Get out of here."
As he spoke, Jarold raised his cane to indicate that he was going to hit them. Hence, Geoffrey had no choice but to retreat instantly.
Maddox stood up as well, and his gaze fell on Jarold. He said faintly, "Then we'll leave first. Grandpa, please take care of your health."
"Humph." Jarold snorted coldly and turned his head away. He did not answer Maddox.
After Geoffrey followed Maddox out of the room, he spoke after they had walked some distance away.
"What does he mean? Is Master Collins going to respect your wishes?"
Maddox did not reply, but his brows furrowed subconsciously. He was afraid that things were not as simple as he thought. Jarold's idea wasn't some spur-of-the-moment thing.
Since it was not a passing idea, he wouldn't give up so easily. From the look on Jarold's face just now, it seemed that he had thought of something else and did not want to talk about it for the time being.
"Why aren't you saying anything? Don't tell me you're not worried at all? What if he really gets you engaged to Monica?" Geoffrey said.
Maddox's steps stopped abruptly, and he coldly lifted his eyes, "You should leave."
Geoffrey said, "What do you mean? I'm talking about such an important topic, but you're asking me to go?"
"Can you change my grandpa's mind?"
"Well, it seems that I can't. Forget it. I'd better leave." Geoffrey said.
After saying that, he turned around and walked in the other direction while muttering, "I'll go back and talk to Minerva."
"Wait." Maddox's cold voice came from behind.
Geoffrey stopped in his tracks and looked back in displeasure: "What for? Didn't you tell me to leave?
Anything else?"
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