Chapter 272
When they were almost done eating. Frank put down his tableware and leaned lazily against the back of the chair. He took off the sunglasses hanging on his chest and played with them. He glanced at the three people who were still eating
The black sunglasses spun in his hand nimbly
William was in a good mood. His son and daughter were moving back in. He had a huge appetite that night and ate two big servings. Eventually, he put his cutleries down and looked toward Frank. He wiped his hands and was still chewing the last few pieces of macarons before he said. “Speak, what s the matter?”
How could someone who had been in the underworld for many years not see through his son, who was waiting for an opportunity to speak?
Upon hearing this Grace continued eating as if she did not hear anything. She seemed to have expected it. Only Rose was curious about what her brother wanted to say and glanced at Frank
Frank scanned the entire table and finally stopped spinning his sunglasses. He leaned back and supported himself with one hand on the table while rocking his chair. Half of the stool was off the ground. Frank said bluntly. “I want all of the family’s defense map.
William was stunned and did not speak for a long time. His gaze was fixed on his son’s face, trying to find an answer from his face and understand what he was trying to do. However. William did not see the answer he wanted.
The father and son looked at each other without saying a word. Frank was not in a hurry. He waited quietly and picked up the sunglasses at the corner of the table to play with them
Rose could no longer remain calm. Her mouth was agape, and her eyes were wide open. She cast a glance at Frank and wanted to ask if he was planning to usurp the throne. He sounded as if he was demanding the holy grail
“Why was Franking making such a big request when she came back? Is Grace going to flip the table? This was not an ordinary small request. It was not as simple as asking for a credit card. This was the main reason why the Roberts family remained dominant in Athana Rose thought.
Cranky Franky had gone crazy. He was alternating between being nonchalant and asking for the moon.
Rose took a deep breath. In this quiet atmosphere, she slowly turned to look at Grace beside her, who was calmly eating a prawn Grace wiped her mouth and gently put down cutlery before crossing her arm and asking her son, “Reason””
Frank replied curtly. It’s useful.”
Grace was not anxious. She asked slowly with a hint of fury in her eyes. Her body language was no longer as demure-looking as before. She said somberly. “Come to the main point.
Frank put his sunglasses back on his chest and looked straight at Grace before replying. “I’ll explain after this matter is over.” William could already see the displeasure on his wife’s face. The importance of the secret defense map could not be explained in just a few words. Once someone with ulterior motives discovers it, the Roberts family would be in danger.
William poured a glass of water and handed it to Grace to ease the atmosphere. “Frank, you should know how important the defensive system is to the Roberts family. You have to tell us the details. Otherwise, you can’t blame Dad and Mom for not giving it to you. Can you tell us your motive?”
Before Frank could answer, Grace said firmly, “I can give you the Roberts family’s secret defense map, but not now. When you officially take over all the affairs of the Roberts Group and get married. I’ll hand them all to you…”
William nodded in agreement. Frank will take over the corporation sooner or later. It was a matter of time. The secret defense system would have to be handed over sooner or later, but not now,
The atmosphere was tense for a while. Grace and the others did not agree. Frank wanted it. Rose was afraid it would be awkward, so she smiled and placed a prawn on Frank’s plate before saying, “Frank, why don’t you find a partner first?”
Frank glared at his sister and hissed, ‘Are you trying to be an opportunist?”
William smiled and lectured Frank. “Rank, don’t randomly find a woman to marry just to get the defense map. You still have to find someone you like. It’s best if both of you like each other. Marriage is a lifetime. We can’t make do with it. Just like Grace and I, we’re happy. You have to follow in our footsteps.”
Rose was speechless. She thought, “Will, aren’t you pressuring Frank that way?”
Frank knew he would not be able to obtain this defensive map today, so he did not waste his breath.
Grace spoke again and reminded him, “I hope that headliner from your Lithern Club club isn’t the woman you want to bring home. I believe your taste isn’t that bad. The Roberts family isn’t from a wealthy family. We don’t have any requirements on your partner’s family background. Your father and I won’t ask you to marry a lady from a wealthy family. You wouldn’t be able to handle a rich and demanding heiress. We are fine with someone who is morally upright and has the right values. There’s nothing wrong with ordinary girls. There’s nothing wrong with being ordinary”
Hearing Grace’s request for a daughter-in-law, Rose thought of Ava, “Wasn’t she Miss Natalie, the daughter of the richest
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Frank pinched the space between his eyebrows. The conver non had deviated from has original plans With one hand on the table, he lowered his gaze and sighed. The phone rang at the right time He took ret the phone in his peeker and sew it was Trevon He sw dth answer button and asked. You’re here? Alright, I’ll go over now”
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With that, he strode out of the dining room. Rose shouted at the top of her lungs, Frank, don’t forget what you promised
After Frank left, the servants tidied up the dining table Williain and Grace brought Rose to see the newly furrashed room.
The hurried an sat on the sola in Frank’s office His suit was thrown on the sofa. The buttons on his white shirt were off. revealing his tanned skin. His bony hand was already holding a cup of freshly ground coffee He lowered his head to take a sip and frowned slightly
The door was pushed open, and Frank strode in. He saw the man sitting calmly on the sofa while drinking his coffee leisurely and asked, “You’re quite familiar with the way. You don’t look like you are in a good state. Are you alright?
Trevon could not be bothered by Frank’s teasing He put down his coffee and went straight to the point. “Give me the information”
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