Raphael, who was previously tense and on edge, suddenly became submissive. Even his hand was shaking with the cigarette. The cigarettes Quentin held belonged to the War Department, something that ordinary members of the department wouldn’t have access to. One would need to at least be a high-ranking officer, such as a general, to possess such a privilege.
This meant… that the young man before them was at least a terrifying general-level figure within the Shenzhou War Department. A formidable commander in charge of military forces! How could anyone dare offend him?
“Sir, I apologize for my poor attitude just now,” said Raphael, trembling.
Quentin smiled and flicked the cigarette ash off his fingertip before lowering his gaze. “Poor attitude? Isn’t Mr. Rogers displaying a good attitude now?”
Upon hearing Quentin’s words, Raphael awkwardly chuckled a couple of times and lowered his voice. “Sir, may I ask why you’re looking for me?”
“Mr. Holland, I am at your service!”
“Well, I’ve just returned from the military, and the school environment for my two children isn’t very good, so I want to change it for them,” Quentin explained.
“Mr. Holland means… you want your children to attend Sloburg Kindergarten?”
Quentin nodded slightly. “I would appreciate your assistance, Mr. Rogers.”
“You can count on me!” Raphael reassured, patting his chest.
Quentin didn’t even bother to ask for his opinion anymore. Did Raphael have the courage to say no? This was the difference in their power.
Snuffing out the cigarette, Quentin stood up and said, “Since that’s settled, I’ll take my leave.”
“Mr. Holland, allow me to walk you out!” Raphael quickly stood up and obsequiously escorted Quentin out.
“Oh, Mr. Rogers, I hope my identity won’t be leaked,” Quentin said with a faint smile. “I also don’t want the lives of my two children to be affected.”
“I understand, I understand!” Raphael nodded repeatedly, only wiping off a cold sweat once Quentin had left. His back was drenched!
On the way, Quentin closed his eyes slightly to rest. This matter was decided.
Initially, Raphael looked down on him, maintaining a high and mighty posture. Quentin had to knock some sense into him and make him recognize his own status.
With everything settled, Quentin took out his phone to make a call to Charlotte, but as soon as he pulled out his phone, it started ringing. It was Charlotte calling.
“Hello, Charlotte. I just finished something and came back. I have good news to tell you,” Quentin said, his smile becoming much gentler.
“Really? That’s great.” Charlotte was happy for him. “By the way, my best friend Anna invited me for dinner today. Do you want to come along?”
“Sure.” Quentin nodded. “Are you at home? I’ll come pick you up.”
“Yes.”
Upon hearing Quentin’s agreement, Charlotte felt a bit delighted.
They went to the Pittman mansion first to pick up Charlotte, and then headed straight to their destination, a restaurant.
Inside the restaurant, Quentin immediately spotted a woman sitting there, beautifully made up.
She was Charlotte’s best friend, Anna.
“Anna!” Charlotte called out to her long-lost friend eagerly.
Anna also recognized her and immediately displayed a smile.
“Charlotte, you finally came. I’ve been waiting here for so long.”
The two of them hugged intimately.
“Let me introduce you. This is Quentin, the… the father of my child…”
After glancing at Quentin, Anna made a scornful sneer. “I know, the scum who hurt you back then…”
“The black sheep of the Holland family, a fallen young master. Charlotte, how can you associate yourself with such social trash? Isn’t that lowering your status?” Anna mocked her without mercy.
Charlotte’s expression stiffened for a moment. She hadn’t expected Anna to embarrass Quentin publicly and not show her any respect.