In the study.
George sat at the desk with a stern and deep expression. The sight falling sharply on his face was still like a sword.
When they were at the dinner table, Alice was a little startled by his eyes. And then, because there were no other people around, the look seemed even sharper.
-Perhaps Kennedy has already told you what he told me at the table.
Alice nodded, “Yes. George.
-He shows a special preference for you!
Alice was silent.
-He can’t even believe in his grandfather, in me, for fear that I might abuse you!
-It’s not like that, George,” Alice answered him quietly. It’s not that he doesn’t believe you, but that he doesn’t trust me. It was possible that she was worried that my personality was so aggressive that it would offend you, that it would make the bad relationship worse. You are his grandfather, the one who saved his life from the sea, both the relative and the benefactor. Kennedy and I both respect you and it is impossible for us to think of you that way.
Those words were straight to the point. George noted that he said with sincerity without guile. The anger that had just arisen died down a little at last.
-It’s good that you know that.
In fact, what she said not only made much of his anger disappear, but also greatly changed his impression of Alice. Jack had praised her highly before him. The old man felt that the girl had suffered much and had lived a difficult life. He could no longer shame her.
However, they turned out to be the words of a child after all. He believed them, but not all of them.
He already knew what Alice said with a very honest attitude, that she really got her thoughts right.
-Well, George. About the house he wanted to go back to the country with Kennedy…..
-You’ve planned it, haven’t you? Why come to tell me? You’re going to abandon me, the old man, to be alone abroad anyway, aren’t you?
Alice shook her head, “I’m not, George. I was wondering if you wanted to…
-What?
-To come back… with us together.
-Impossible. George quickly turned her down and then replied, “If I were to come back with you, who would take care of the company’s business?
Alice did not know what to say.
She had not expected that there would be a day when she suddenly felt that the large family and the successful business might be a burden.
However, it turned out to be just her own thought. It would be unrealistic for George to think so at all.
-So…
-Well,” George rubbed his hands together nervously, the action of which did not match his image. If you could let Jack stay with me…
Alice was stunned for a while, who did not imagine that her thoughts were exactly the same as what Rachel had said.
She seemed to have no opinion about her going back to Kennedy. As long as Jack stayed, Jorge e wouldn’t care where she and Kennedy probably wanted to go.
-Jorge, I would like to fulfill your wish… but, as a mother, I can’t deprive a child of his freedom and his own ideas. I could not do this.
After listening to him, Jorge suddenly narrowed his eyes and looked a little unhappy.
-But…
When Jorge heard that he was going to change the tone, that there was room for business, he asked, -But what? Tell me quickly.
If Jack is willing to stay with his great-grandfather for a period, I won’t stop him.
-That’s fine. It’s a deal! -Jorge made the decision hastily, for fear he’d regret it. Then I’m going to talk to Jack. If he wants to stay, you can’t say no!
Seeing George looking like a child afraid of having the candy snatched from his hand, Alice couldn’t help but laugh.
-What are you laughing at? -George blew his mustache angrily. Is it ridiculous?
Alice stopped laughing and said quietly, “Nothing. I like you very much. I think Jack will be willing to stay with you.
-Let’s see,” George looked at her with dissatisfaction, but the displeasure in his eyes was no longer clear when he first saw her. He could tell that Alice had been completely considered a member of his younger generation.
Suddenly he remembered something, opened the drawer and took out a beautiful box.
-Come here.
Alice was unclear as to his motive, but she obediently approached the desk. Then she saw George pushing the well-crafted box.
-What is this?
Jorge didn’t look at it, but snorted softly, “A housewarming gift for you for cultivating Jack so well.
Welcome gift?
Alice blinked, remembering the scene when the two first met. She couldn’t help but joke, -Jorge, if I accept it, will you command me to separate from Kennedy?
Jorge was speechless.
He narrowed his eyes, stunned. Then he raised his head. He met Alice’s slightly sly smile.
So Jorge remembered that day.
At that moment, he let Dylan take out the money for Alice to leave.
Unexpectedly…
“She even used it to taunt her grandfather?” he mused.
At that thought, George became so angry on the spot that his mustache bristled. He held out his hand, saying, “Then give it back to me!
-No!” Alice grabbed the box quickly before he took it back. She held it in her arms like a treasure, “It’s the first housewarming gift you’ve ever given me. I’ll accept it anyway as the great-granddaughter, Thank you Grandpa!
Glancing at the abrupt change, George instantly sensed that the girl was truly idiosyncratic, but there was nothing he could do with her.
-Jorge. Thank you. I’m off.
-Go away! -said Jorge impatiently.
Alice left with the box. Then, Jorge’s expression changed, giving a sigh.
To tell the truth, he would have wanted Kennedy to be with the daughter of the Espinar family, who would favor his career in the future when Kennedy took over Grupo Carlos.
However, he understood that there were things that could not be forced.
She was perfect, but after all, he was out of luck with his grandson. As cruel as it was, he didn’t want to break up the big family again.
Fortunately, there was a great-grandson to comfort him.
Thinking about that, Jorge remembered the conversation that took place a moment before, so he also got up and left. He had to take advantage of the last few days when they had not returned to persuade Jack to stay and accompany him.
As long as the little boy was willing, they could go wherever the others wanted to go!
When Alice came out, she saw Kennedy watching the door. She teased him, -I let you keep watch and you’ve done it.
Seeing her leave, Kennedy rushed up to her and grabbed her arm, -How’s it going, did Grandpa embarrass you?
-What do you take me for? What do you take me for?