Chapter 47 

Christopher hummed indifferently in response and went straight to take a bath as usual. 

Looking at the dishes on the table that had gone cold, Margaret felt an inexplicable surge of disappointment. “Elizabeth, can you reheat the dishes?” 

When Christopher came down, the dishes were already reheated. Elizabeth could no longer hold herself back and said, “Mr. Lewis, today‘s dishes were all cooked by Mrs. Lewis. Come on and have a try!” 

Christopher seemed unperturbed. He sat down at the dining table without a word as he knew that Margaret must have something to request from him. 

“If you have already eaten outside, then just leave it,” said Margaret in a low voice. 

Christopher picked up the fork and began eating slowly. “Stop beating around the bush. Just spit it out.” 

Margaret was a little nervous when Christopher exposed her thoughts. Not knowing how to start, she pondered for a long while before she replied, “Can you... spare Jo‘s family, please? That amount of money is way too much. They can‘t afford it. Can you at least wait until the police solve the case and get back the materials?” 

Christopher put down the fork and glared at her. “So, you cooked all these

she replied honestly.

private matters should be separated! I don‘t want to talk about such stupid things with you at home. This matter is

matters. He had always been meticulous about the company‘s affairs. There was no way he would

it‘s everything to them. They can‘t afford to pay you this amount,” Margaret could not

“In what position are you telling me

question. She did not know

to his study upstairs. The sound

 

the dishes that had not been eaten much. “What a waste! All your hard work is wasted as well. Meg, since you know

head and replied, “Jo is my only friend. She treats me very well, and I can‘t forget her kindness. I must help her. No matter how Christopher treats me,

made the dishes not to celebrate his birthday but to ask him for help. Of course, he would be mad.”

all. From what she remembered,

a big mistake! Regret welled up in her

realization. “Mr. Lewis hadn‘t celebrated his birthday for so many years, and I‘ve totally forgotten

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