Emma beamed with joy, and Emery’s face softened slightly.
Rashad looked embarrassed.
Charlotte said gravely, “Nash, giving such an expensive gift right away is really inappropriate. Don’t do that.”
“It’s fine. Our families have known each other for a long time. Besides, now that I’m back, what’s wrong with bringing you some gifts?”
“You wouldn’t refuse my heartfelt gesture, would you?” Nash feigned a pained expression.
Charlotte was at a loss for words.
“Exactly! Nash is right. How can we refuse his kind gesture?” Emma cheerfully accepted the gift. “Nash, Auntie really likes the gift you brought. It’s very thoughtful.”
Nash smiled and said, “Auntie, you’re too kind. This is what I should do as the younger generation.”
He knew Emma’s character well. Back when they were in the Pittman family, Emery’s family had no status at all.
After that incident, their family of four was directly expelled, living in poverty and misery. Naturally, Emma became even more money-hungry.
Seeing such a valuable gift now, how could she resist?
Charlotte said, “I have no problem with you giving gifts to my parents, but I can’t accept the one for me. Quentin would be jealous; it’s not appropriate.” Charlotte smiled and politely declined, making her point clear.
Rashad spoke up, “Nash, I can’t accept your gift either. It’s too expensive; I can’t afford it. A car worth hundreds of thousands…”
He was clear-headed.
You can’t eat someone’s food or take their stuff without consequences! So he definitely couldn’t accept it; otherwise, where would Quentin’s face go?
Rashad wasn’t ungrateful and understood these matters clearly.
Nash laughed, “What’s the big deal? In my heart, you’re like my own brother. Are you looking down on me by not accepting a gift from your brother?”
Rashad chuckled awkwardly and didn’t dare respond.
Nash then turned to Quentin and said in a seemingly cheerful tone, “Mr. Howard, look at you, scaring the siblings like this.”
“But… as their elder brother, giving them something shouldn’t bother you, right? I believe Mr. Howard isn’t such a petty person.”
Quentin said calmly, “Charlotte, Rashad, since Nash is so considerate, there’s no need to be so reserved. I believe someone as straightforward as Nash wouldn’t have any ulterior motives.”
“It’s just that he has money to spare and wants to give you some gifts.”
“I’m not that petty.”
“After all, if someone gives something to my woman, I’d be happy rather than angry.”
Nash’s face stiffened for a moment.
He hadn’t expected that his attempt to provoke Quentin would backfire. This guy could actually handle his provocation?
However, he secretly mocked Quentin. The once-proud son of the Howard family had become like this, lacking any spirit. How could he be a worthy opponent?
Now, he could trample Quentin underfoot!
“Mr. Holland is indeed generous.” Nash smiled warmly, though his smile had a hint of darkness.
Quentin never took people like him seriously. Did Nash really think he wouldn’t dare make a move just because he flirted with his woman?
He simply didn’t want to dirty his hands. Nash wasn’t worth it.
Nash said casually, “I heard Charlotte’s two kids are very cute. Why not bring them out to meet me?”
Quentin smiled, “The kids are shy and doing their homework in their room.”
Emma quickly said, “What’s there to be shy about? Let Theo and Janessa come out and meet people. Don’t talk nonsense.”
Quentin placed his palm on the table with a light thud, and the surrounding temperature seemed to drop suddenly. He spoke indifferently, “Mom, the kids have bad memories. It’s enough for them to remember their parents and grandparents.”
“Why should my kids remember so many irrelevant people?”
Emma angrily retorted, “Quentin! How dare you! Do you think this is your house? Get out immediately!”
“Whether Nash is an outsider or not is up to me, Emma, not you!”
Quentin replied calmly, “I can leave, but my kids are not for outsiders to meddle with. Mom, you’re overstepping. I respect you as Charlotte’s mother and the kids’ grandmother! But that doesn’t mean I can tolerate things that cross my bottom line!”
His presence was imposing.
Seeing the argument escalate, Nash couldn’t help but smile faintly.
“Forget it. Since Quentin minds so much, let’s drop it. It seems I’m not fated to meet the kids today. Quentin doesn’t seem very welcoming either. My sudden visit might have been presumptuous. Apologies.”
Quentin smiled lightly, “No need to be so polite since you’re already here.”
“You two catch up; it’s not appropriate for me to stay here. I’ll take my leave.”
With that, he stood up and turned to leave.
“Quentin!” Charlotte quickly called out and grabbed his hand.
Quentin turned back and kissed her forehead. “Don’t worry; I’m not angry. Entertain your guest.”
At the moment Quentin kissed her forehead, Nash was nearly furious!
This guy was simply infuriating.
How dare he show affection in front of him?
Thinking about how he had chased Charlotte for so many years without even holding her hand!
And yet Quentin, a criminal, could treat Charlotte like this?
He was livid!
Why?