Tessa went to the room to take care of Sissaye after hearing Mango's words. Meanwhile, the latter told the servants to add a few more dishes. This was because Harris had stayed in the Ye family before, so she knew what food he liked and did not like.
The women were busy with chores while Nathaniel and Harris were also occupied.
The two of them headed for the study straight away.
"How's Zion?"
Nathaniel had a headache when he thought of Zion. Why would the latter go to Carlson and suffer from the intense training when he had a comfortable life?
However, Nathaniel understood one thing after the incident with the Soo family. A powerful family should bring their children up in separate locations so that they could ensure a way out for the family. However, he did not hope that things would come to this for the Ye family.
Harris, on the other hand, said indifferently, "Don't worry, Zion has great potential. There's a lot of room for development."
"I just feel bad for him."
"I know, but what about it? A man has great responsibilities on his shoulder. Besides, he is the son of an elite family. I'm sure you know that he has a lot on his plate. Well, why don't you ask Wisdom to give it a try?"
As soon as Harris finished speaking, Nathaniel rejected his suggestion.
"He is Nick's only son, so I can't do that to him. I'll support him no matter what he wants to do."
"No wonder he is your favorite child."
Although Harris said so, he did not suggest anything else. Instead, he leaned against the chair and whispered, "What should I tell Carl?"
"Just tell him the truth."
Nathaniel didn't care much about it.
Harris glanced at him helplessly and said, "You are a sly man. You called me here and so that you can push everything to me, right?"
"Of course. My wife and I are here on a vacation. I did a great job by saving Carlson's daughter and beloved woman. As for the rest, do you expect me to do everything? Don't forget that Noah is my friend. I refuse to destroy the Soo family with my own hands. Besides, I'm not a government official anymore. It's not my business, isn't it?"
Nathaniel had never felt so grateful for his retirement until now.
Harris, on the other hand, said with a smile, "Carlson can appoint you in the blink of an eye. Do you really think that they'll approve your retirement after you sign the papers?"
Upon hearing this, the blood drained from Nathaniel's face in an instant.
"Let me tell you something. Go back and tell Carlson this. If he plays any tricks, I don't mind taking my wife and children with me to become the residents of Y Country. I'm sure you know that Eugene would love for me to become a citizen of Y Country."
Harris fell silent upon hearing this.
Few people knew Eugene's identity, but as a senior official, Carlson was not in the dark. As a result, Harris was also very clear.
Nathaniel and Eugene had been friends for many years. Eugene was the eldest prince of Y Country. So if Carlson pushed Nathaniel too hard, it was possible that the latter would bring his wife and children to Y Country.
"Do you want to piss Carl off?"
"That depends on whether he is going to piss me off."
Nathaniel was now increasingly cunning. "I'm sure there are other people around him. Don't be focused on me solely. I've donated three research facilities and given him so much money. What else does he want? I give my word that the Ye family will not be involved in politics in the future, okay? I'm really tired. I just want to live a peaceful life with my wife and children."
Nathaniel sounded sincere and genuine.
Although Harris was Carlson's family doctor, he was also his advisor and wise strategist. He had been helping Carlson to recruit talents.
Harris finally gave up upon hearing Nathaniel's words.
"It's a waste of talent for you to be a businessman."
"We all have our dreams and aspirations."
All of a sudden, Harris said with a smile, "You did escape from the problem, but your son is determined to be involved. Well, it's lucky for Carlson that you've left since you're an unruly person. Zion is much more suitable to take up the job compared to you. It's much easier to train him than training someone obedient."
Nathaniel was suddenly tempted to punch Harris all of a sudden.
"That's my son you're talking about!"
"But he might be Carl's son-in-law too. If Sissaye is really Carl's daughter, she should be the same age as your son. It's not impossible to arrange for an engagement at this time. After all, a son-in-law is also a son to his father-in-law. Carl thinks very highly of Zion. You won't have to worry because you'll lead a good life in the future."
Harris said teasingly with a smile.
However, Nathaniel frowned slightly.
"Who cares to be his son-in-law?"
"That's not your decision to make."
Nathaniel sneered as he said, "Don't you bother about Zion's life. Let me tell you something. In the future, if he takes a fancy to Sissaye, I will let him marry her even if Carlson objects to it. But if my son doesn't like Sissaye, I won't agree to force him to marry Sissaye. In the Ye family, we don't care about status and power. Only the opinions of our children matter."
He said it with confidence.
Harris knew that Nathaniel meant what he said.
"Fine, I'm just kidding. Why do you take it so seriously? It's too early to talk about marriage now, but we can't rule out the possibility that Carl will think of Zion as his son-in-law while training him."
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