"Nope."
Luna took a deep breath. She pushed aside the unhappy emotions that were aggravated by Aura. She moved aside to let Malcolm sit and got him to sit next t o her.
"When did you arrive?"
"Just a moment ago."
Malcolm smiled a little. He sipped his wine while observing the crowd. "It's a pretty huge affair.”
Luna nodded. "After all, it's Granny Lynch's eightieth."
Malcolm changed into a more comfortable posture. He smiled. "If I hadn’t investigated the Lynch family before, I wouldn’t have dared to go up against Joshua, looking at the crowd here today."
Luna paused a little. "You... want to go up against Joshua?"
"I intend to."
"There's no need, Malcolm."
Luna sighed, "I'll deal with my matters myself. I don't need you to help me." 1
"It’s just a business competition." Malcolm smiled a little. "But, if you need me, I’ll always be supporting you."
His words sounded too intimate. It made Luna a little uncomfortable.
After a while, she cleared her throat. "Have you seen Neil?"
"Hmm." Malcolm smiled. "I saw him outside, with two bodyguards. Your son is just like you. He has the ability to compel people. He could make two burly adult men call him boss."
Luna shook her head. "He has the ability, I don't have i t."
If she had it, she would not have had to lose so much, t o even be abandoned mercilessly by Joshua.
"You do." Malcolm probably saw through her. He smiled. "He just doesn't know what's good for him. If I were him, I would never..."
Before he could finish his sentence, Luna interrupted him. "It’s starting." His words were forcefully cut off, but Malcolm did not get angry.
He changed into a different position and leaned next t o Luna, looking at the center stage.
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